Ballard High vs Hale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard High
Butler · Public high · Grades 7–12
59 students
Hale High
Hale · Public high · Grades 6–12
59 students
| Measure | Ballard High Butler, Missouri | Hale High Hale, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 59 | 59 |
| Enrollment | 59 | 59 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 49.5% |
| city | Butler | Hale |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 54.3).
- •Hale High does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 30%).
- •Hale High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Hale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 49.2%).
- •Ballard High does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 7.4).
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 Ballard High better than Hale High?
On the Success Index (US), Hale High ranks higher (70.0 vs 54.3 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 Ballard High and Hale High?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Butler and Hale in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High: 59. Hale High: 59. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High and Hale High rank in Missouri?
Ballard High is unranked and Hale High is unranked among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).