Ash Grove High vs Walnut Grove High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Grove High
Ash Grove · Public high · Grades 7–12
333 students
Walnut Grove High
Walnut Grove · Public high · Grades 6–12
145 students
| Measure | Ash Grove High Ash Grove, Missouri | Walnut Grove High Walnut Grove, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 497 | #142 of 497 |
| National rank | #7056 of 16,910 | #5691 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 333 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Ash Grove | Walnut Grove |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Grove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 54.9).
- •Walnut Grove High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Walnut Grove High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Ash Grove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 43.4%).
- •Ash Grove High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Ash Grove High is the larger school with 333 students compared with 145.
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 Ash Grove High better than Walnut Grove High?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Grove High ranks higher (60.5 vs 54.9 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 Ash Grove High and Walnut Grove High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ash Grove and Walnut Grove in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ash Grove High: 333. Walnut Grove High: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ash Grove High and Walnut Grove High rank in Missouri?
Ash Grove High is 205th of 497 and Walnut Grove High is 142nd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).