Richard Simpson Elem. vs Seckman Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Simpson Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Seckman Sr. High
Imperial · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
| Measure | Richard Simpson Elem. Arnold, Missouri | Seckman Sr. High Imperial, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,159 | #148 of 497 |
| National rank | #9959 of 50,301 | #5784 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 1,737 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 1,737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Arnold | Imperial |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Simpson Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 60.1).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Seckman Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Seckman Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 24.6%).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.0).
- •Seckman Sr. High is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 410.
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 Richard Simpson Elem. better than Seckman Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Simpson Elem. ranks higher (72.0 vs 60.1 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 Richard Simpson Elem. and Seckman Sr. High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Imperial in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Simpson Elem.: 410. Seckman Sr. High: 1,737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Simpson Elem. and Seckman Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Richard Simpson Elem. is 196th of 1,159 and Seckman Sr. High is 148th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).