Briarcliff Elementary vs Park Hill South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarcliff Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Park Hill South High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Park Hill South High Riverside, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #567 of 1,159 | #34 of 497 |
| National rank | #22408 of 50,301 | #2061 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 352 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Kansas City | Riverside |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Hill South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 53.9).
- •Park Hill South High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Park Hill South High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Park Hill South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 48%).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.0).
- •Park Hill South High is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 352.
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 Briarcliff Elementary better than Park Hill South High?
On the Success Index (US), Park Hill South High ranks higher (75.4 vs 53.9 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 Briarcliff Elementary and Park Hill South High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Riverside in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcliff Elementary: 352. Park Hill South High: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Elementary and Park Hill South High rank in Missouri?
Briarcliff Elementary is 567th of 1,159 and Park Hill South High is 34th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).