Fort Osage High vs Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Osage High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,545 students
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High
Peculiar · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,540 students
| Measure | Fort Osage High Independence, Missouri | Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High Peculiar, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #316 of 497 | #65 of 497 |
| National rank | #9640 of 16,910 | #3564 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,545 | 1,540 |
| Enrollment | 1,545 | 1,540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| city | Independence | Peculiar |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 45.2).
- •Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 42.9%).
- •Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •Fort Osage High is the larger school with 1,545 students compared with 1,540.
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 Fort Osage High better than Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High ranks higher (69.0 vs 45.2 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 Fort Osage High and Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Independence and Peculiar in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Osage High: 1,545. Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High: 1,540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Osage High and Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Fort Osage High is 316th of 497 and Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High is 65th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).