David H. Hickman High vs Lee's Summit West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David H. Hickman High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,007 students
Lee's Summit West High
Lee's Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,999 students
| Measure | David H. Hickman High Columbia, Missouri | Lee's Summit West High Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 497 | #32 of 497 |
| National rank | #6628 of 16,910 | #2043 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,007 | 1,999 |
| Enrollment | 2,007 | 1,999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 65% |
| city | Columbia | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee's Summit West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 56.7).
- •Lee's Summit West High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 38%).
- •Lee's Summit West High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Lee's Summit West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 33%).
- •David H. Hickman High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.7).
- •David H. Hickman High is the larger school with 2,007 students compared with 1,999.
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 David H. Hickman High better than Lee's Summit West High?
On the Success Index (US), Lee's Summit West High ranks higher (75.5 vs 56.7 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 David H. Hickman High and Lee's Summit West High?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David H. Hickman High: 2,007. Lee's Summit West High: 1,999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David H. Hickman High and Lee's Summit West High rank in Missouri?
David H. Hickman High is 186th of 497 and Lee's Summit West High is 32nd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).