Centralia High vs Licking High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia High
Centralia · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
Licking High
Licking · Public high · Grades 7–12
397 students
| Measure | Centralia High Centralia, Missouri | Licking High Licking, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 497 | #360 of 497 |
| National rank | #832 of 16,910 | #10687 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 398 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Centralia | Licking |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centralia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 41.1).
- •Centralia High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Centralia High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Centralia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 100%).
- •Licking High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Centralia High is the larger school with 398 students compared with 397.
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 Centralia High better than Licking High?
On the Success Index (US), Centralia High ranks higher (83.3 vs 41.1 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 Centralia High and Licking High?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Licking in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia High: 398. Licking High: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia High and Licking High rank in Missouri?
Centralia High is 7th of 497 and Licking High is 360th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).