Arcadia Valley High vs Plato High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Valley High
Ironton · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
Plato High
Plato · Public high · Grades 6–12
305 students
| Measure | Arcadia Valley High Ironton, Missouri | Plato High Plato, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 497 | #377 of 497 |
| National rank | #4611 of 16,910 | #11170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 306 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Ironton | Plato |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 39.1).
- •Arcadia Valley High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Arcadia Valley High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Arcadia Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 48.9%).
- •Plato High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Arcadia Valley High is the larger school with 306 students compared with 305.
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 Arcadia Valley High better than Plato High?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia Valley High ranks higher (64.6 vs 39.1 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 Arcadia Valley High and Plato High?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Ironton and Plato in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Valley High: 306. Plato High: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Valley High and Plato High rank in Missouri?
Arcadia Valley High is 91st of 497 and Plato High is 377th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).