Spring Bluff Elem. vs Strain-Japan Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Bluff Elem.
Sullivan · Public elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
Strain-Japan Elem.
Sullivan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
87 students
| Measure | Spring Bluff Elem. Sullivan, Missouri | Strain-Japan Elem. Sullivan, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,159 | #98 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1526 of 50,301 | #6271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 217 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64.5% |
| city | Sullivan | Sullivan |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Bluff Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 77.8).
- •Spring Bluff Elem. does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Strain-Japan Elem. does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •Spring Bluff Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 47.1%).
- •Strain-Japan Elem. does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.9).
- •Spring Bluff Elem. is the larger school with 217 students compared with 87.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Bluff Elem. better than Strain-Japan Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Bluff Elem. ranks higher (87.4 vs 77.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Spring Bluff Elem. and Strain-Japan Elem.?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Sullivan and Sullivan in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spring Bluff Elem.: 217. Strain-Japan Elem.: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spring Bluff Elem. and Strain-Japan Elem. rank in Missouri?
Spring Bluff Elem. is 15th of 1,159 and Strain-Japan Elem. is 98th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).