Cushing MS vs Grove Upper ES
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oklahoma, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cushing MS
Cushing · Public middle · Grades 5–8
488 students
Grove Upper ES
Grove · Public middle · Grades 4–6
493 students
| Measure | Cushing MS Cushing, Oklahoma | Grove Upper ES Grove, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 338 | #114 of 338 |
| National rank | #10586 of 15,369 | #10628 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 488 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| city | Cushing | Grove |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.3 vs 36.1).
- •Grove Upper ES does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Grove Upper ES does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Cushing MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 75.9%).
- •Cushing MS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Grove Upper ES is the larger school with 493 students compared with 488.
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 Cushing MS better than Grove Upper ES?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cushing MS and Grove Upper ES?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Cushing and Grove in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cushing MS: 488. Grove Upper ES: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cushing MS and Grove Upper ES rank in Oklahoma?
Cushing MS is 113th of 338 and Grove Upper ES is 114th of 338 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).