Early Childhood Ctr. vs Smith-Cotton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Ctr.
Sedalia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
260 students
Smith-Cotton High School
Sedalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Ctr. Sedalia, Missouri | Smith-Cotton High School Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #290 of 497 |
| National rank | – | #9069 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Sedalia | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 59.6%).
- •Early Childhood Ctr. does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.0).
- •Smith-Cotton High School is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 260.
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 Early Childhood Ctr. better than Smith-Cotton High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Early Childhood Ctr. and Smith-Cotton High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Ctr.: 260. Smith-Cotton High School: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Ctr. and Smith-Cotton High School rank in Missouri?
Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked and Smith-Cotton High School is 290th of 497 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).