Hillcrest High vs Van Horn High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
Van Horn High
Independnce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Springfield, Missouri | Van Horn High Independnce, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 497 | #421 of 497 |
| National rank | #14345 of 16,910 | #12991 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,065 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 27% |
| city | Springfield | Independnce |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Horn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 25.2).
- •Van Horn High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Van Horn High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 77.9%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.9).
- •Van Horn High is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 1,065.
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 Hillcrest High better than Van Horn High?
On the Success Index (US), Van Horn High ranks higher (31.6 vs 25.2 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 Hillcrest High and Van Horn High?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Independnce in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,065. Van Horn High: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and Van Horn High rank in Missouri?
Hillcrest High is 457th of 497 and Van Horn High is 421st of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).