Blue Hills Elem. vs Fort Osage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
Fort Osage High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,545 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elem. Independence, Missouri | Fort Osage High Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,159 | #316 of 497 |
| National rank | #22406 of 50,301 | #9640 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 1,545 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Hills Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 45.2).
- •Blue Hills Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Fort Osage High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Fort Osage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 43.7%).
- •Blue Hills Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.8).
- •Fort Osage High is the larger school with 1,545 students compared with 357.
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 Blue Hills Elem. better than Fort Osage High?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Hills Elem. ranks higher (53.9 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 Blue Hills Elem. and Fort Osage High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elem.: 357. Fort Osage High: 1,545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elem. and Fort Osage High rank in Missouri?
Blue Hills Elem. is 566th of 1,159 and Fort Osage High is 316th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).