East Prairie High vs Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Prairie High
East Prairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students
Jefferson High School
Festus · Public high · Grades 9–12
300 students
| Measure | East Prairie High East Prairie, Missouri | Jefferson High School Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #427 of 497 | #43 of 497 |
| National rank | #13187 of 16,910 | #2644 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 64.5% |
| city | East Prairie | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 30.7).
- •Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 100%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •East Prairie High is the larger school with 301 students compared with 300.
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 Prairie High better than Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson High School ranks higher (72.7 vs 30.7 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 Prairie High and Jefferson High School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between East Prairie and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Prairie High: 301. Jefferson High School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Prairie High and Jefferson High School rank in Missouri?
East Prairie High is 427th of 497 and Jefferson High School is 43rd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).