East Prairie High vs Lafayette Co. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 459 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
Lafayette Co. High
Higginsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students
| Measure | East Prairie High East Prairie, Missouri | Lafayette Co. High Higginsville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 497 | #183 of 497 |
| National rank | #13187 of 16,910 | #6568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | East Prairie | Higginsville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Co. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 30.7).
- •Lafayette Co. High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Lafayette Co. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 100%).
- •Lafayette Co. High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •East Prairie High is the larger school with 301 students compared with 298.
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 Lafayette Co. High?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Co. High ranks higher (57.0 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 Lafayette Co. High?
About 459 km in a straight line, between East Prairie and Higginsville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Prairie High: 301. Lafayette Co. High: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Prairie High and Lafayette Co. High rank in Missouri?
East Prairie High is 427th of 497 and Lafayette Co. High is 183rd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).