Northwest High vs Oak Park High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High
Cedar Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,788 students
Oak Park High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,755 students
| Measure | Northwest High Cedar Hill, Missouri | Oak Park High Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 497 | #265 of 497 |
| National rank | #6071 of 16,910 | #8547 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,788 | 1,755 |
| Enrollment | 1,788 | 1,755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| city | Cedar Hill | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 49.4).
- •Northwest High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Northwest High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Northwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 40.7%).
- •Northwest High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •Northwest High is the larger school with 1,788 students compared with 1,755.
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 High better than Oak Park High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High ranks higher (59.0 vs 49.4 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 High and Oak Park High?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Cedar Hill and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High: 1,788. Oak Park High: 1,755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High and Oak Park High rank in Missouri?
Northwest High is 161st of 497 and Oak Park High is 265th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).