Rising Hill Elementary vs Staley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rising Hill Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Staley High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,091 students
| Measure | Rising Hill Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Staley High Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 1,159 | #52 of 497 |
| National rank | #6050 of 50,301 | #2936 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 407 | 2,091 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 2,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 71.5).
- •Rising Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Staley High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Staley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 29.2%).
- •Rising Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.1).
- •Staley High is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 407.
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 Rising Hill Elementary better than Staley High?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Hill Elementary ranks higher (78.2 vs 71.5 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 Rising Hill Elementary and Staley High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rising Hill Elementary: 407. Staley High: 2,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rising Hill Elementary and Staley High rank in Missouri?
Rising Hill Elementary is 95th of 1,159 and Staley High is 52nd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).