Excelsior Springs High vs Kearney High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Springs High
Excelsior Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
Kearney High
Kearney · Public high · Grades 10–12
814 students
| Measure | Excelsior Springs High Excelsior Springs, Missouri | Kearney High Kearney, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #227 of 497 | #2 of 497 |
| National rank | #7534 of 16,910 | #646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 764 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| city | Excelsior Springs | Kearney |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 53.2).
- •Kearney High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Kearney High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Kearney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 37.4%).
- •Kearney High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.0).
- •Kearney High is the larger school with 814 students compared with 764.
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 Excelsior Springs High better than Kearney High?
On the Success Index (US), Kearney High ranks higher (84.9 vs 53.2 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 Excelsior Springs High and Kearney High?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Excelsior Springs and Kearney in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Springs High: 764. Kearney High: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Springs High and Kearney High rank in Missouri?
Excelsior Springs High is 227th of 497 and Kearney High is 2nd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).