Bolivar High vs Smithville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 220 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
Smithville High
Smithville · Public high · Grades 9–12
845 students
| Measure | Bolivar High Bolivar, Missouri | Smithville High Smithville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 497 | #49 of 497 |
| National rank | #4976 of 16,910 | #2932 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 831 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Bolivar | Smithville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 63.2).
- •Bolivar High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Smithville High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Smithville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 41.8%).
- •Bolivar High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.6).
- •Smithville High is the larger school with 845 students compared with 831.
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 Smithville High?
On the Success Index (US), Smithville High ranks higher (71.5 vs 63.2 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 Smithville High?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Bolivar and Smithville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolivar High: 831. Smithville High: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolivar High and Smithville High rank in Missouri?
Bolivar High is 105th of 497 and Smithville High is 49th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).