Fairview Elem. vs Houston Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
444 students
Houston Elem.
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem. Carthage, Missouri | Houston Elem. Houston, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #911 of 1,159 | #939 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #36570 of 50,301 | #38208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 444 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Carthage | Houston |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 30.5).
- •Houston Elem. does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Houston Elem. does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 100%).
- •Houston Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •Fairview Elem. is the larger school with 444 students compared with 443.
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 Fairview Elem. better than Houston Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elem. ranks higher (33.0 vs 30.5 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 Fairview Elem. and Houston Elem.?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Houston in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem.: 444. Houston Elem.: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem. and Houston Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fairview Elem. is 911th of 1,159 and Houston Elem. is 939th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).