Junction Hill Elem. vs West Plains Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 5.0 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
West Plains Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
767 students
| Measure | Junction Hill Elem. West Plains, Missouri | West Plains Elem. West Plains, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,159 | #832 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28392 of 50,301 | #33067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 186 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | West Plains | West Plains |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junction Hill Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 38.4).
- •West Plains Elem. does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 75.6%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.2).
- •West Plains Elem. is the larger school with 767 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Junction Hill Elem. better than West Plains Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Junction Hill Elem. ranks higher (45.3 vs 38.4 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 West Plains Elem.?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between West Plains and West Plains in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junction Hill Elem.: 186. West Plains Elem.: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junction Hill Elem. and West Plains Elem. rank in Missouri?
Junction Hill Elem. is 727th of 1,159 and West Plains Elem. is 832nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).