Fairmount Elem. vs Van Horn High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Van Horn High
Independnce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
| Measure | Fairmount Elem. Independence, Missouri | Van Horn High Independnce, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,159 | #421 of 497 |
| National rank | #35571 of 50,301 | #12991 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Independence | Independnce |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 31.6).
- •Fairmount Elem. does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Van Horn High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Van Horn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 82.7%).
- •Fairmount Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.9).
- •Van Horn High is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 313.
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 Fairmount Elem. better than Van Horn High?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount Elem. ranks higher (34.5 vs 31.6 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 Fairmount Elem. and Van Horn High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independnce in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount Elem.: 313. Van Horn High: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount Elem. and Van Horn High rank in Missouri?
Fairmount Elem. is 890th of 1,159 and Van Horn High is 421st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).