Ozark Jr. High vs South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ozark Jr. High
Ozark · Public middle · Grades 7–8
943 students
South Elem.
Ozark · Public elementary · Grades K–4
505 students
| Measure | Ozark Jr. High Ozark, Missouri | South Elem. Ozark, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 392 | #132 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2601 of 15,369 | #7620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 943 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 943 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 66% |
| city | Ozark | Ozark |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 73.7).
- •South Elem. does better on math proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Ozark Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 44%).
- •South Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Ozark Jr. High is the larger school with 943 students compared with 505.
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 Ozark Jr. High better than South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), South Elem. ranks higher (75.6 vs 73.7 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 Ozark Jr. High and South Elem.?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ozark and Ozark in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ozark Jr. High: 943. South Elem.: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ozark Jr. High and South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ozark Jr. High is 39th of 392 and South Elem. is 132nd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).