Junction Hill Elem. vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junction Hill Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
186 students
Lakewood Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
| Measure | Junction Hill Elem. West Plains, Missouri | Lakewood Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,159 | #762 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28392 of 50,301 | #29822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 186 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | West Plains | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junction Hill Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 43.2).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 62.2%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.2).
- •Junction Hill Elem. is the larger school with 186 students compared with 185.
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 Junction Hill Elem. better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Junction Hill Elem. ranks higher (45.3 vs 43.2 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 Junction Hill Elem. and Lakewood Elementary?
About 361 km in a straight line, between West Plains and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junction Hill Elem.: 186. Lakewood Elementary: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junction Hill Elem. and Lakewood Elementary rank in Missouri?
Junction Hill Elem. is 727th of 1,159 and Lakewood Elementary is 762nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).