Bell City Elem. vs Higbee Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 346 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell City Elem.
Bell City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
105 students
Higbee Elem.
Higbee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
104 students
| Measure | Bell City Elem. Bell City, Missouri | Higbee Elem. Higbee, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 1,159 | #743 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15226 of 50,301 | #28917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 105 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Bell City | Higbee |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell City Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 44.5).
- •Bell City Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Bell City Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Higbee Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 56.2%).
- •Bell City Elem. does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.6).
- •Bell City Elem. is the larger school with 105 students compared with 104.
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 Bell City Elem. better than Higbee Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Bell City Elem. ranks higher (64.3 vs 44.5 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 Bell City Elem. and Higbee Elem.?
About 346 km in a straight line, between Bell City and Higbee in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell City Elem.: 105. Higbee Elem.: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell City Elem. and Higbee Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bell City Elem. is 350th of 1,159 and Higbee Elem. is 743rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).