Clinton Intermediate School vs Soaring Heights Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Intermediate School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
395 students
Soaring Heights Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Clinton Intermediate School Clinton, Missouri | Soaring Heights Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #764 of 1,159 | #921 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #29871 of 50,301 | #37002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Clinton | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 32.4).
- •Clinton Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Clinton Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Clinton Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 67.3%).
- •Soaring Heights Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.6).
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 Clinton Intermediate School better than Soaring Heights Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton Intermediate School ranks higher (43.1 vs 32.4 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 Clinton Intermediate School and Soaring Heights Elem.?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Intermediate School: 395. Soaring Heights Elem.: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Intermediate School and Soaring Heights Elem. rank in Missouri?
Clinton Intermediate School is 764th of 1,159 and Soaring Heights Elem. is 921st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).