Higbee High vs Richland High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higbee High
Higbee · Public high · Grades 6–12
124 students
Richland High
Essex · Public high · Grades 7–12
125 students
| Measure | Higbee High Higbee, Missouri | Richland High Essex, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #335 of 497 | #68 of 497 |
| National rank | #10047 of 16,910 | #3661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 124 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 72% |
| city | Higbee | Essex |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 43.6).
- •Richland High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24.5%).
- •Richland High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54.5%).
- •Higbee High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 72.8%).
- •Higbee High does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 9.6).
- •Richland High is the larger school with 125 students compared with 124.
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 Higbee High better than Richland High?
On the Success Index (US), Richland High ranks higher (68.6 vs 43.6 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 Higbee High and Richland High?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Higbee and Essex in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higbee High: 124. Richland High: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higbee High and Richland High rank in Missouri?
Higbee High is 335th of 497 and Richland High is 68th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).