East Buchanan High vs Plattsburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Buchanan High
Gower · Public high · Grades 9–12
255 students
Plattsburg High
Plattsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
| Measure | East Buchanan High Gower, Missouri | Plattsburg High Plattsburg, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 497 | #46 of 497 |
| National rank | #5090 of 16,910 | #2837 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Gower | Plattsburg |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plattsburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 62.8).
- •Plattsburg High does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Plattsburg High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •East Buchanan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 37.5%).
- •Plattsburg High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •East Buchanan High is the larger school with 255 students compared with 200.
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 East Buchanan High better than Plattsburg High?
On the Success Index (US), Plattsburg High ranks higher (71.9 vs 62.8 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 East Buchanan High and Plattsburg High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Gower and Plattsburg in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Buchanan High: 255. Plattsburg High: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Buchanan High and Plattsburg High rank in Missouri?
East Buchanan High is 112th of 497 and Plattsburg High is 46th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).