Butler High vs Knob Noster High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler High
Butler · Public high · Grades 6–12
476 students
Knob Noster High
Knob Noster · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students
| Measure | Butler High Butler, Missouri | Knob Noster High Knob Noster, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 497 | #153 of 497 |
| National rank | #8840 of 16,910 | #5850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 476 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Butler | Knob Noster |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knob Noster High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 48.2).
- •Knob Noster High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Knob Noster High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Knob Noster High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 44.1%).
- •Butler High does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Butler High is the larger school with 476 students compared with 474.
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 Butler High better than Knob Noster High?
On the Success Index (US), Knob Noster High ranks higher (59.8 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 Butler High and Knob Noster High?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Butler and Knob Noster in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High: 476. Knob Noster High: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High and Knob Noster High rank in Missouri?
Butler High is 278th of 497 and Knob Noster High is 153rd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).