Glendale High vs Pershing Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,357 students
Pershing Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students
| Measure | Glendale High Springfield, Missouri | Pershing Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 497 | #854 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #7503 of 16,910 | #34120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,357 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glendale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 36.8).
- •Glendale High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Glendale High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Glendale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 53.5%).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •Glendale High is the larger school with 1,357 students compared with 142.
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 Glendale High better than Pershing Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Glendale High ranks higher (53.3 vs 36.8 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 Glendale High and Pershing Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale High: 1,357. Pershing Elem.: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale High and Pershing Elem. rank in Missouri?
Glendale High is 224th of 497 and Pershing Elem. is 854th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).