Otterville Elem. vs Smithton 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.
Otterville Elem.
Otterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
115 students
Smithton High
Smithton · Public high · Grades 7–12
217 students
| Measure | Otterville Elem. Otterville, Missouri | Smithton High Smithton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #813 of 1,159 | #208 of 497 |
| National rank | #31954 of 50,301 | #7173 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 115 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 115 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| city | Otterville | Smithton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 40.0).
- •Smithton High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Smithton High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Smithton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 37.4%).
- •Smithton High does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.5).
- •Smithton High is the larger school with 217 students compared with 115.
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 Otterville Elem. better than Smithton High?
On the Success Index (US), Smithton High ranks higher (54.6 vs 40.0 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 Otterville Elem. and Smithton High?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Otterville and Smithton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otterville Elem.: 115. Smithton High: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otterville Elem. and Smithton High rank in Missouri?
Otterville Elem. is 813th of 1,159 and Smithton High is 208th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).