John W. Luff Elem. vs Truman High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W. Luff Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Truman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
| Measure | John W. Luff Elem. Independence, Missouri | Truman High Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 1,159 | #340 of 497 |
| National rank | #18579 of 50,301 | #10191 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 1,720 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 1,720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Luff Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 43.1).
- •John W. Luff Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •John W. Luff Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Truman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 73.5%).
- •John W. Luff Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.7).
- •Truman High is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 362.
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 John W. Luff Elem. better than Truman High?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Luff Elem. ranks higher (59.4 vs 43.1 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 John W. Luff Elem. and Truman High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. Luff Elem.: 362. Truman High: 1,720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. Luff Elem. and Truman High rank in Missouri?
John W. Luff Elem. is 445th of 1,159 and Truman High is 340th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).