Anderson Elem. vs McDonald County High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Elem.
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
McDonald County High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | Anderson Elem. Anderson, Missouri | McDonald County High Anderson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #359 of 1,159 | #347 of 497 |
| National rank | #15569 of 50,301 | #10285 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 521 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 33% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 42.7).
- •Anderson Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Anderson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Anderson Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 65.5%).
- •Anderson Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •McDonald County High is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 521.
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 Anderson Elem. better than McDonald County High?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson Elem. ranks higher (63.8 vs 42.7 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 Anderson Elem. and McDonald County High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Elem.: 521. McDonald County High: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Elem. and McDonald County High rank in Missouri?
Anderson Elem. is 359th of 1,159 and McDonald County High is 347th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).