Bryant Elem. vs William Chrisman High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryant Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students
William Chrisman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,417 students
| Measure | Bryant Elem. Independence, Missouri | William Chrisman High Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 1,159 | #334 of 497 |
| National rank | #19764 of 50,301 | #10037 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 193 | 1,417 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 1,417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bryant Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 43.7).
- •Bryant Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Bryant Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •William Chrisman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 76.2%).
- •Bryant Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.1).
- •William Chrisman High is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 193.
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 Bryant Elem. better than William Chrisman High?
On the Success Index (US), Bryant Elem. ranks higher (57.7 vs 43.7 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 Bryant Elem. and William Chrisman High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bryant Elem.: 193. William Chrisman High: 1,417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bryant Elem. and William Chrisman High rank in Missouri?
Bryant Elem. is 475th of 1,159 and William Chrisman High is 334th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).