Hannibal Sr. High vs Palmyra High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hannibal Sr. High
Hannibal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,048 students
Palmyra High
Palmyra · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | Hannibal Sr. High Hannibal, Missouri | Palmyra High Palmyra, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 497 | #71 of 497 |
| National rank | #8857 of 16,910 | #3739 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,048 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Hannibal | Palmyra |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmyra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 48.2).
- •Palmyra High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Palmyra High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Palmyra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 49.7%).
- •Palmyra High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.9).
- •Hannibal Sr. High is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 331.
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 Hannibal Sr. High better than Palmyra High?
On the Success Index (US), Palmyra High ranks higher (68.3 vs 48.2 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 Hannibal Sr. High and Palmyra High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Hannibal and Palmyra in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hannibal Sr. High: 1,048. Palmyra High: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hannibal Sr. High and Palmyra High rank in Missouri?
Hannibal Sr. High is 280th of 497 and Palmyra High is 71st of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).