Highland Jr.-Sr. High vs Sarcoxie High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 390 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Jr.-Sr. High
Lewistown · Public high · Grades 7–12
388 students
Sarcoxie High
Sarcoxie · Public high · Grades 6–12
387 students
| Measure | Highland Jr.-Sr. High Lewistown, Missouri | Sarcoxie High Sarcoxie, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 497 | #376 of 497 |
| National rank | #10961 of 16,910 | #11150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 388 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Lewistown | Sarcoxie |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.0 vs 39.2).
- •Highland Jr.-Sr. High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Sarcoxie High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Highland Jr.-Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 62.8%).
- •Highland Jr.-Sr. High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Highland Jr.-Sr. High is the larger school with 388 students compared with 387.
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 Highland Jr.-Sr. High better than Sarcoxie High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highland Jr.-Sr. High and Sarcoxie High?
About 390 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Sarcoxie in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Jr.-Sr. High: 388. Sarcoxie High: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Jr.-Sr. High and Sarcoxie High rank in Missouri?
Highland Jr.-Sr. High is 370th of 497 and Sarcoxie High is 376th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).