Heritage Elementary vs Osage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Lake Ozark · Public elementary · Grades K–2
362 students
Osage Middle
Osage Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Lake Ozark, Missouri | Osage Middle Osage Beach, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 1,159 | #134 of 392 |
| National rank | #8448 of 50,301 | #5820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Lake Ozark | Osage Beach |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 58.4).
- •Osage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 45.9%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.1).
- •Osage Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 362.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Osage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 58.4 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 Heritage Elementary and Osage Middle?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Ozark and Osage Beach in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 362. Osage Middle: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Osage Middle rank in Missouri?
Heritage Elementary is 157th of 1,159 and Osage Middle is 134th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).