Desoto Sr. High vs Marshfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 222 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
Marshfield High
Marshfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students
| Measure | Desoto Sr. High Desoto, Missouri | Marshfield High Marshfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 497 | #218 of 497 |
| National rank | #8016 of 16,910 | #7399 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 862 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Desoto | Marshfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshfield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 51.4).
- •Desoto Sr. High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Desoto Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Marshfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 42.7%).
- •Marshfield High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •Marshfield High is the larger school with 865 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 Marshfield High?
On the Success Index (US), Marshfield High ranks higher (53.7 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 Marshfield High?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Marshfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Sr. High: 862. Marshfield High: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Sr. High and Marshfield High rank in Missouri?
Desoto Sr. High is 245th of 497 and Marshfield High is 218th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).