Bingham Elem. vs Hickory Hills Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bingham Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
Hickory Hills Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Bingham Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Hickory Hills Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,159 | #412 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #25285 of 50,301 | #17351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Hills Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 49.8).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 73.4%).
- •Bingham Elem. does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 17.9).
- •Bingham Elem. is the larger school with 429 students compared with 340.
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 Bingham Elem. better than Hickory Hills Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Hills Elem. ranks higher (61.2 vs 49.8 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 Bingham Elem. and Hickory Hills Elem.?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bingham Elem.: 429. Hickory Hills Elem.: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bingham Elem. and Hickory Hills Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bingham Elem. is 647th of 1,159 and Hickory Hills Elem. is 412th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).