Eureka Sr. High vs Smith-Cotton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eureka Sr. High
Eureka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,586 students
Smith-Cotton High School
Sedalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
| Measure | Eureka Sr. High Eureka, Missouri | Smith-Cotton High School Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 497 | #290 of 497 |
| National rank | #2016 of 16,910 | #9069 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,586 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 1,586 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 38% |
| city | Eureka | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eureka Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 47.5).
- •Eureka Sr. High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 38%).
- •Eureka Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Eureka Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 59.6%).
- •Eureka Sr. High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Eureka Sr. High is the larger school with 1,586 students compared with 1,551.
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 Eureka Sr. High better than Smith-Cotton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Eureka Sr. High ranks higher (75.6 vs 47.5 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 Eureka Sr. High and Smith-Cotton High School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eureka Sr. High: 1,586. Smith-Cotton High School: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eureka Sr. High and Smith-Cotton High School rank in Missouri?
Eureka Sr. High is 29th of 497 and Smith-Cotton High School is 290th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).