Blackwater Elem. vs Hardeman Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwater Elem.
Blackwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
101 students
Hardeman Elem.
Marshall · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
64 students
| Measure | Blackwater Elem. Blackwater, Missouri | Hardeman Elem. Marshall, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,159 | #385 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28448 of 50,301 | #16313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 101 | 64 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 64 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44.5% |
| city | Blackwater | Marshall |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardeman Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 45.2).
- •Hardeman Elem. does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Hardeman Elem. does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •Hardeman Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 43.6%).
- •Blackwater Elem. does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.1).
- •Blackwater Elem. is the larger school with 101 students compared with 64.
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 Blackwater Elem. better than Hardeman Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Hardeman Elem. ranks higher (62.7 vs 45.2 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 Blackwater Elem. and Hardeman Elem.?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Blackwater and Marshall in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwater Elem.: 101. Hardeman Elem.: 64. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwater Elem. and Hardeman Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blackwater Elem. is 729th of 1,159 and Hardeman Elem. is 385th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).