Grain Valley High School vs. Blue Springs South High School
Should I attend Grain Valley High School or Blue Springs South High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Grain Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Blue Springs South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12, Grain Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 2,248 students in grades 9-12, Blue Springs South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,443 students
2,248 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#296 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
72%
Graduation Rate
98%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
368
672
Grade 10 Students
376
542
Grade 11 Students
355
523
Grade 12 Students
344
511
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
82%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
