Dover Hill Elementary vs Royal Heights Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Hill Elementary
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Royal Heights Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Dover Hill Elementary Joplin, Missouri | Royal Heights Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #782 of 1,159 | #837 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30623 of 50,301 | #33459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 412 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 37.8).
- •Royal Heights Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 81.6%).
- •Dover Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Dover Hill Elementary is the larger school with 412 students compared with 277.
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 Dover Hill Elementary better than Royal Heights Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Hill Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 37.8 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 Dover Hill Elementary and Royal Heights Elem.?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Hill Elementary: 412. Royal Heights Elem.: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Hill Elementary and Royal Heights Elem. rank in Missouri?
Dover Hill Elementary is 782nd of 1,159 and Royal Heights Elem. is 837th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).