Richland High vs Smithton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 110 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland High
Richland · Public high · Grades 7–12
218 students
Smithton High
Smithton · Public high · Grades 7–12
217 students
| Measure | Richland High Richland, Missouri | Smithton High Smithton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 497 | #208 of 497 |
| National rank | #9623 of 16,910 | #7173 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 218 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Richland | Smithton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 45.3).
- •Smithton High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Smithton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 53.2%).
- •Smithton High does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.5).
- •Richland High is the larger school with 218 students compared with 217.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Richland High better than Smithton High?
On the Success Index (US), Smithton High ranks higher (54.6 vs 45.3 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 Richland High and Smithton High?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Richland and Smithton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland High: 218. Smithton High: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland High and Smithton High rank in Missouri?
Richland High is 314th of 497 and Smithton High is 208th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).