David H. Hickman High vs Thomas Benton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 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
Thomas Benton Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
| Measure | David H. Hickman High Columbia, Missouri | Thomas Benton Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 497 | #1057 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6628 of 16,910 | #45615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,007 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 2,007 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David H. Hickman High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 18.8).
- •David H. Hickman High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •David H. Hickman High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •David H. Hickman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 100%).
- •Thomas Benton Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •David H. Hickman High is the larger school with 2,007 students compared with 232.
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 Thomas Benton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), David H. Hickman High ranks higher (56.7 vs 18.8 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 Thomas Benton Elem.?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David H. Hickman High: 2,007. Thomas Benton Elem.: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David H. Hickman High and Thomas Benton Elem. rank in Missouri?
David H. Hickman High is 186th of 497 and Thomas Benton Elem. is 1057th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).