Junction Hill Elem. vs West Plains Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 5.7 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 Sr. High
West Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,108 students
| Measure | Junction Hill Elem. West Plains, Missouri | West Plains Sr. High West Plains, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,159 | #164 of 497 |
| National rank | #28392 of 50,301 | #6097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 186 | 1,108 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 1,108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | West Plains | West Plains |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Plains Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 45.3).
- •West Plains Sr. High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •West Plains Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •West Plains Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 57%).
- •Junction Hill Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.5).
- •West Plains Sr. High is the larger school with 1,108 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 West Plains Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), West Plains Sr. High ranks higher (58.9 vs 45.3 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 Sr. High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between West Plains and West Plains in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junction Hill Elem.: 186. West Plains Sr. High: 1,108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junction Hill Elem. and West Plains Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Junction Hill Elem. is 727th of 1,159 and West Plains Sr. High is 164th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).