Junction Hill Elem. vs Richards Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 9.9 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
Richards Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
389 students
| Measure | Junction Hill Elem. West Plains, Missouri | Richards Elem. West Plains, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,159 | #728 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28392 of 50,301 | #28416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 186 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | West Plains | West Plains |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.3 vs 45.3).
- •Richards Elem. does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Richards Elem. does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 63%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.0).
- •Richards Elem. is the larger school with 389 students compared with 186.
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 Richards 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 Junction Hill Elem. and Richards Elem.?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between West Plains and West Plains in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junction Hill Elem.: 186. Richards Elem.: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junction Hill Elem. and Richards Elem. rank in Missouri?
Junction Hill Elem. is 727th of 1,159 and Richards Elem. is 728th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).