Bissett Elem. vs Junction Hill Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bissett Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
187 students
Junction Hill Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
186 students
| Measure | Bissett Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Junction Hill Elem. West Plains, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #861 of 1,159 | #727 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #34350 of 50,301 | #28392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 187 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Springfield | West Plains |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junction Hill Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 36.4).
- •Bissett Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 87.2%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
- •Bissett Elem. is the larger school with 187 students compared with 186.
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 Bissett Elem. better than Junction Hill Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Junction Hill Elem. ranks higher (45.3 vs 36.4 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 Bissett Elem. and Junction Hill Elem.?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Springfield and West Plains in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bissett Elem.: 187. Junction Hill Elem.: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bissett Elem. and Junction Hill Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bissett Elem. is 861st of 1,159 and Junction Hill Elem. is 727th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).