Eagle Heights Elementary vs John Thomas School of Discover
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Heights Elementary
Smithville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students
John Thomas School of Discover
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
493 students
| Measure | Eagle Heights Elementary Smithville, Missouri | John Thomas School of Discover Nixa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #306 of 1,159 | #127 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #13354 of 50,301 | #7521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 492 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Smithville | Nixa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Thomas School of Discover scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 67.1).
- •John Thomas School of Discover does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •John Thomas School of Discover does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •John Thomas School of Discover does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 18.5%).
- •Eagle Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •John Thomas School of Discover is the larger school with 493 students compared with 492.
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 Eagle Heights Elementary better than John Thomas School of Discover?
On the Success Index (US), John Thomas School of Discover ranks higher (75.7 vs 67.1 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 Eagle Heights Elementary and John Thomas School of Discover?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Smithville and Nixa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Heights Elementary: 492. John Thomas School of Discover: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Heights Elementary and John Thomas School of Discover rank in Missouri?
Eagle Heights Elementary is 306th of 1,159 and John Thomas School of Discover is 127th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).