Hickory Hills Elem. vs Willard North Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Hills Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
Willard North Elem.
Willard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
340 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Willard North Elem. Willard, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,159 | #266 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #17351 of 50,301 | #12109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Springfield | Willard |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard North Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 61.2).
- •Willard North Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 44.7%).
- •Willard North Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.9).
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 Hickory Hills Elem. better than Willard North Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Willard North Elem. ranks higher (68.9 vs 61.2 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 Hickory Hills Elem. and Willard North Elem.?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Willard in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Elem.: 340. Willard North Elem.: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Elem. and Willard North Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Elem. is 412th of 1,159 and Willard North Elem. is 266th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).