East Buchanan High vs Scotland Co. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 227 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
Scotland Co. High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 7–12
253 students
| Measure | East Buchanan High Gower, Missouri | Scotland Co. High Memphis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 497 | #117 of 497 |
| National rank | #5090 of 16,910 | #5234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 255 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 47% |
| city | Gower | Memphis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.8 vs 62.2).
- •Scotland Co. High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Scotland Co. High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •East Buchanan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 43.9%).
- •Scotland Co. High does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.2).
- •East Buchanan High is the larger school with 255 students compared with 253.
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 Scotland Co. High?
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 East Buchanan High and Scotland Co. High?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Gower and Memphis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Buchanan High: 255. Scotland Co. High: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Buchanan High and Scotland Co. High rank in Missouri?
East Buchanan High is 112th of 497 and Scotland Co. High is 117th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).