Ballard High vs Mercer High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 244 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
Mercer High
Mercer · Public high · Grades 7–12
58 students
| Measure | Ballard High Butler, Missouri | Mercer High Mercer, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 59 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 59 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 5.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 15% |
| city | Butler | Mercer |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 28.1).
- •Ballard High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Ballard High does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Ballard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 62.1%).
- •Mercer High does better on students per teacher (5.3 vs 6.6).
- •Ballard High is the larger school with 59 students compared with 58.
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 Mercer High?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard High ranks higher (54.3 vs 28.1 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 Ballard High and Mercer High?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Butler and Mercer in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High: 59. Mercer High: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High and Mercer High rank in Missouri?
Ballard High is unranked and Mercer High is unranked among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).