Jackson Sr. High vs West Lane Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Sr. High
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,830 students
West Lane Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
389 students
| Measure | Jackson Sr. High Jackson, Missouri | West Lane Elem. Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 497 | #327 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4150 of 16,910 | #14142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,830 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.6 vs 66.0).
- •Jackson Sr. High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Jackson Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 36.5%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.9).
- •Jackson Sr. High is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 389.
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 Jackson Sr. High better than West Lane Elem.?
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 Jackson Sr. High and West Lane Elem.?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Sr. High: 1,830. West Lane Elem.: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Sr. High and West Lane Elem. rank in Missouri?
Jackson Sr. High is 78th of 497 and West Lane Elem. is 327th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).