Bell City High vs Couch High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell City High
Bell City · Public high · Grades 7–12
91 students
Couch High
Myrtle · Public high · Grades 7–12
92 students
| Measure | Bell City High Bell City, Missouri | Couch High Myrtle, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 497 | #446 of 497 |
| National rank | #9279 of 16,910 | #13718 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 91 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 91 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Bell City | Myrtle |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 28.2).
- •Bell City High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Bell City High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Bell City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 64.1%).
- •Bell City High does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 8.4).
- •Couch High is the larger school with 92 students compared with 91.
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 High better than Couch High?
On the Success Index (US), Bell City High ranks higher (46.6 vs 28.2 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 High and Couch High?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Bell City and Myrtle in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell City High: 91. Couch High: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell City High and Couch High rank in Missouri?
Bell City High is 297th of 497 and Couch High is 446th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).