Joplin High vs Kelsey Norman Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joplin High
Joplin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,288 students
Kelsey Norman Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | Joplin High Joplin, Missouri | Kelsey Norman Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 497 | #539 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10773 of 16,910 | #21592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,288 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 2,288 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 40.8).
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Joplin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.5).
- •Joplin High is the larger school with 2,288 students compared with 300.
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 Joplin High better than Kelsey Norman Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kelsey Norman Elem. ranks higher (55.1 vs 40.8 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 Joplin High and Kelsey Norman Elem.?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joplin High: 2,288. Kelsey Norman Elem.: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joplin High and Kelsey Norman Elem. rank in Missouri?
Joplin High is 365th of 497 and Kelsey Norman Elem. is 539th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).