Prairie Dell Elementary vs Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Dell Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Union High
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
956 students
| Measure | Prairie Dell Elementary Union, Missouri | Union High Union, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,159 | #351 of 497 |
| National rank | #13100 of 50,301 | #10377 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Dell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 42.4).
- •Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 52.3%).
- •Prairie Dell Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •Union High is the larger school with 956 students compared with 495.
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 Prairie Dell Elementary better than Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Dell Elementary ranks higher (67.5 vs 42.4 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 Prairie Dell Elementary and Union High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Union and Union in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Dell Elementary: 495. Union High: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Dell Elementary and Union High rank in Missouri?
Prairie Dell Elementary is 297th of 1,159 and Union High is 351st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).