Early Childhood Ctr. vs Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 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 Junior High Schl
Sedalia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Ctr. Sedalia, Missouri | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #250 of 392 |
| National rank | – | #9259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| 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 67.1%).
- •Early Childhood Ctr. does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is the larger school with 1,133 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 Junior High Schl?
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 Junior High Schl?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Ctr.: 260. Smith Cotton Junior High Schl: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Ctr. and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl rank in Missouri?
Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is 250th of 392 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).