North Platte High vs Van Buren High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 432 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Platte High
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
Van Buren High
Van Buren · Public high · Grades 7–12
221 students
| Measure | North Platte High Dearborn, Missouri | Van Buren High Van Buren, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 497 | #397 of 497 |
| National rank | #4091 of 16,910 | #11684 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 220 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 27% |
| city | Dearborn | Van Buren |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Platte High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 37.2).
- •North Platte High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •North Platte High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •North Platte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 64.3%).
- •Van Buren High does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Van Buren High is the larger school with 221 students compared with 220.
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 North Platte High better than Van Buren High?
On the Success Index (US), North Platte High ranks higher (66.9 vs 37.2 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 North Platte High and Van Buren High?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Van Buren in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Platte High: 220. Van Buren High: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Platte High and Van Buren High rank in Missouri?
North Platte High is 77th of 497 and Van Buren High is 397th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).