Desoto Sr. High vs Hillsboro High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto Sr. High
Desoto · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students
Hillsboro High
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,050 students
| Measure | Desoto Sr. High Desoto, Missouri | Hillsboro High Hillsboro, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 497 | #175 of 497 |
| National rank | #8016 of 16,910 | #6463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 862 | 1,050 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 1,050 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Desoto | Hillsboro |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsboro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 51.4).
- •Hillsboro High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Hillsboro High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 42.7%).
- •Hillsboro High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.3).
- •Hillsboro High is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 862.
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 Desoto Sr. High better than Hillsboro High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsboro High ranks higher (57.4 vs 51.4 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 Desoto Sr. High and Hillsboro High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Hillsboro in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Sr. High: 862. Hillsboro High: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Sr. High and Hillsboro High rank in Missouri?
Desoto Sr. High is 245th of 497 and Hillsboro High is 175th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).