Mark Twain Elem. vs Meramec Heights Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Elem.
Hannibal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
Meramec Heights Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Elem. Hannibal, Missouri | Meramec Heights Elem. Arnold, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 1,159 | #537 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15611 of 50,301 | #21524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Hannibal | Arnold |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 55.2).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Meramec Heights Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 60.1%).
- •Meramec Heights Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.4).
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 Mark Twain Elem. better than Meramec Heights Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elem. ranks higher (63.8 vs 55.2 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 Mark Twain Elem. and Meramec Heights Elem.?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Hannibal and Arnold in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Elem.: 376. Meramec Heights Elem.: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Elem. and Meramec Heights Elem. rank in Missouri?
Mark Twain Elem. is 362nd of 1,159 and Meramec Heights Elem. is 537th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).