Bolivar High vs Halfway Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolivar High
Bolivar · Public high · Grades 9–12
831 students
Halfway Secondary
Halfway · Public high · Grades 7–12
114 students
| Measure | Bolivar High Bolivar, Missouri | Halfway Secondary Halfway, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 497 | #279 of 497 |
| National rank | #4976 of 16,910 | #8854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 831 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34.5% |
| city | Bolivar | Halfway |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolivar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 48.2).
- •Bolivar High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Bolivar High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34.5%).
- •Halfway Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 41.8%).
- •Halfway Secondary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.1).
- •Bolivar High is the larger school with 831 students compared with 114.
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 Bolivar High better than Halfway Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Bolivar High ranks higher (63.2 vs 48.2 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 Bolivar High and Halfway Secondary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bolivar and Halfway in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolivar High: 831. Halfway Secondary: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolivar High and Halfway Secondary rank in Missouri?
Bolivar High is 105th of 497 and Halfway Secondary is 279th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).