Horace Mann Elem. vs Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 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 Junior High Schl
Sedalia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elem. Sedalia, Missouri | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,159 | #250 of 392 |
| National rank | #22222 of 50,301 | #9259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Sedalia | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 42.6).
- •Horace Mann Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Horace Mann Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Horace Mann Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 67.1%).
- •Horace Mann Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.8).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is the larger school with 1,133 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 Junior High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elem. ranks higher (54.2 vs 42.6 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 Horace Mann Elem. and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elem.: 276. Smith Cotton Junior High Schl: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elem. and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl rank in Missouri?
Horace Mann Elem. is 559th of 1,159 and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is 250th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).