Glenwood Elem. vs West Plains Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 6.8 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
West Plains Middle
West Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
555 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elem. West Plains, Missouri | West Plains Middle West Plains, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,159 | #249 of 392 |
| National rank | #24461 of 50,301 | #9239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 252 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| city | West Plains | West Plains |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 42.7).
- •West Plains Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Glenwood Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Glenwood Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 67.4%).
- •Glenwood Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •West Plains Middle is the larger school with 555 students compared with 252.
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 West Plains Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elem. ranks higher (51.0 vs 42.7 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 West Plains Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between West Plains and West Plains in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elem.: 252. West Plains Middle: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elem. and West Plains Middle rank in Missouri?
Glenwood Elem. is 629th of 1,159 and West Plains Middle is 249th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).