Compass Elementary vs Platte County High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Elementary
Platte City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Platte County High
Platte City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,397 students
| Measure | Compass Elementary Platte City, Missouri | Platte County High Platte City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,159 | #64 of 497 |
| National rank | #10638 of 50,301 | #3510 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,397 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Platte City | Platte City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compass Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 69.2).
- •Compass Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Platte County High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Platte County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 22%).
- •Compass Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.5).
- •Platte County High is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 527.
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 Compass Elementary better than Platte County High?
On the Success Index (US), Compass Elementary ranks higher (70.9 vs 69.2 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 Compass Elementary and Platte County High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Platte City and Platte City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Elementary: 527. Platte County High: 1,397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Elementary and Platte County High rank in Missouri?
Compass Elementary is 224th of 1,159 and Platte County High is 64th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).