Fair Grove Elem. vs Knob Noster Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Grove Elem.
Fair Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
550 students
Knob Noster Elem.
Knob Noster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
| Measure | Fair Grove Elem. Fair Grove, Missouri | Knob Noster Elem. Knob Noster, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #535 of 1,159 | #204 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21507 of 50,301 | #10064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 550 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Fair Grove | Knob Noster |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knob Noster Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 55.2).
- •Knob Noster Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Knob Noster Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Fair Grove Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 42.7%).
- •Fair Grove Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
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 Fair Grove Elem. better than Knob Noster Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Knob Noster Elem. ranks higher (71.8 vs 55.2 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 Fair Grove Elem. and Knob Noster Elem.?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Fair Grove and Knob Noster in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Grove Elem.: 550. Knob Noster Elem.: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Grove Elem. and Knob Noster Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fair Grove Elem. is 535th of 1,159 and Knob Noster Elem. is 204th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).