Northwest Elem. vs Northwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elem.
Houstonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
Northwest High
Hughesville · Public high · Grades 7–12
167 students
| Measure | Northwest Elem. Houstonia, Missouri | Northwest High Hughesville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #780 of 1,159 | #191 of 497 |
| National rank | #30507 of 50,301 | #6755 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 161 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Houstonia | Hughesville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 42.2).
- •Northwest High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Northwest High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Northwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 49.7%).
- •Northwest Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.9).
- •Northwest High is the larger school with 167 students compared with 161.
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 Northwest Elem. better than Northwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High ranks higher (56.2 vs 42.2 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 Northwest Elem. and Northwest High?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Houstonia and Hughesville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elem.: 161. Northwest High: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elem. and Northwest High rank in Missouri?
Northwest Elem. is 780th of 1,159 and Northwest High is 191st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).