Horace Mann Elem. vs Smith-Cotton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elem.
Sedalia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
276 students
Smith-Cotton High School
Sedalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elem. Sedalia, Missouri | Smith-Cotton High School Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,159 | #290 of 497 |
| National rank | #22222 of 50,301 | #9069 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 276 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Sedalia | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 47.5).
- •Horace Mann Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Smith-Cotton High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Smith-Cotton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 66.7%).
- •Horace Mann Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.0).
- •Smith-Cotton High School is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 276.
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 Horace Mann Elem. better than Smith-Cotton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elem. ranks higher (54.2 vs 47.5 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 Horace Mann Elem. and Smith-Cotton High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elem.: 276. Smith-Cotton High School: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elem. and Smith-Cotton High School rank in Missouri?
Horace Mann Elem. is 559th of 1,159 and Smith-Cotton High School is 290th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).