Gateway School vs Joplin High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway School
Joplin · Public high · Grades 5–12
11 students
Joplin High
Joplin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,288 students
| Measure | Gateway School Joplin, Missouri | Joplin High Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #365 of 497 |
| National rank | – | #10773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 11 | 2,288 |
| Enrollment | 11 | 2,288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joplin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 38.5).
- •Joplin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 72.7%).
- •Gateway School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 18.5).
- •Joplin High is the larger school with 2,288 students compared with 11.
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 Gateway School better than Joplin High?
On the Success Index (US), Joplin High ranks higher (40.8 vs 38.5 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 Gateway School and Joplin High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway School: 11. Joplin High: 2,288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway School and Joplin High rank in Missouri?
Gateway School is unranked and Joplin High is 365th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).