Jefferson High School vs Plattin Primary
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.
Jefferson High School
Festus · Public high · Grades 9–12
300 students
Plattin Primary
Festus · Public elementary · Grades K–2
203 students
| Measure | Jefferson High School Festus, Missouri | Plattin Primary Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 497 | #83 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2644 of 16,910 | #5572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 300 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| city | Festus | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plattin Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 72.7).
- •Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 30%).
- •Plattin Primary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 203.
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 Jefferson High School better than Plattin Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Plattin Primary ranks higher (79.0 vs 72.7 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 Jefferson High School and Plattin Primary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Festus and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson High School: 300. Plattin Primary: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson High School and Plattin Primary rank in Missouri?
Jefferson High School is 43rd of 497 and Plattin Primary is 83rd of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).