Kelso Elem. vs Oran High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelso Elem.
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
199 students
Oran High School
Oran · Public high · Grades 7–12
165 students
| Measure | Kelso Elem. Benton, Missouri | Oran High School Oran, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,159 | #93 of 497 |
| National rank | #6884 of 50,301 | #4661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 199 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Benton | Oran |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 64.5).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 40%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Kelso Elem. is the larger school with 199 students compared with 165.
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 Kelso Elem. better than Oran High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelso Elem. ranks higher (76.7 vs 64.5 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 Kelso Elem. and Oran High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Benton and Oran in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelso Elem.: 199. Oran High School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelso Elem. and Oran High School rank in Missouri?
Kelso Elem. is 108th of 1,159 and Oran High School is 93rd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).