Glenwood Elem. vs Howell Valley Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
252 students
Howell Valley Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elem. West Plains, Missouri | Howell Valley Elem. West Plains, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,159 | #174 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #24461 of 50,301 | #9116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 252 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | West Plains | West Plains |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell Valley Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 51.0).
- •Howell Valley Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Howell Valley Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Howell Valley Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 53.6%).
- •Glenwood Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.8).
- •Glenwood Elem. is the larger school with 252 students compared with 201.
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 Glenwood Elem. better than Howell Valley Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Howell Valley Elem. ranks higher (73.2 vs 51.0 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 Glenwood Elem. and Howell Valley Elem.?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between West Plains and West Plains in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elem.: 252. Howell Valley Elem.: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elem. and Howell Valley Elem. rank in Missouri?
Glenwood Elem. is 629th of 1,159 and Howell Valley Elem. is 174th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).