Fairfax High vs Tarkio Jh and High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
68 students
Tarkio Jh and High School
Tarkio · Public high · Grades 6–12
176 students
| Measure | Fairfax High Fairfax, Missouri | Tarkio Jh and High School Tarkio, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 497 | #328 of 497 |
| National rank | #4700 of 16,910 | #9972 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 68 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 22% |
| city | Fairfax | Tarkio |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfax High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 44.0).
- •Fairfax High does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 22%).
- •Fairfax High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Fairfax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 43.8%).
- •Fairfax High does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 8.8).
- •Tarkio Jh and High School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 68.
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 Fairfax High better than Tarkio Jh and High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfax High ranks higher (64.3 vs 44.0 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 Fairfax High and Tarkio Jh and High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Tarkio in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax High: 68. Tarkio Jh and High School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax High and Tarkio Jh and High School rank in Missouri?
Fairfax High is 95th of 497 and Tarkio Jh and High School is 328th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).