Athena Elem. vs Desoto Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athena Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students
Desoto Sr. High
Desoto · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students
| Measure | Athena Elem. Desoto, Missouri | Desoto Sr. High Desoto, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,159 | #245 of 497 |
| National rank | #27346 of 50,301 | #8016 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 46.7).
- •Desoto Sr. High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Desoto Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Desoto Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 50.1%).
- •Athena Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.3).
- •Desoto Sr. High is the larger school with 862 students compared with 465.
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 Athena Elem. better than Desoto Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto Sr. High ranks higher (51.4 vs 46.7 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 Athena Elem. and Desoto Sr. High?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athena Elem.: 465. Desoto Sr. High: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athena Elem. and Desoto Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Athena Elem. is 701st of 1,159 and Desoto Sr. High is 245th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).