Heber Hunt Elem. vs Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heber Hunt Elem.
Sedalia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
448 students
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
Sedalia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
| Measure | Heber Hunt Elem. Sedalia, Missouri | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 1,159 | #250 of 392 |
| National rank | #22776 of 50,301 | #9259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 448 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Sedalia | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heber Hunt Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 42.6).
- •Heber Hunt Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Heber Hunt Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 77.2%).
- •Heber Hunt Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 448.
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 Heber Hunt Elem. better than Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Heber Hunt Elem. ranks higher (53.4 vs 42.6 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 Heber Hunt Elem. and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heber Hunt Elem.: 448. Smith Cotton Junior High Schl: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heber Hunt Elem. and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl rank in Missouri?
Heber Hunt Elem. is 583rd of 1,159 and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is 250th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).