Smith-Cotton High School vs Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith-Cotton High School
Sedalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
Sedalia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
| Measure | Smith-Cotton High School Sedalia, Missouri | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 497 | #250 of 392 |
| National rank | #9069 of 16,910 | #9259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,551 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| city | Sedalia | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith-Cotton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 42.6).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Smith-Cotton High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Smith-Cotton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 67.1%).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.0).
- •Smith-Cotton High School is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 1,133.
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 Smith-Cotton High School better than Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Smith-Cotton High School ranks higher (47.5 vs 42.6 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 Smith-Cotton High School and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith-Cotton High School: 1,551. Smith Cotton Junior High Schl: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith-Cotton High School and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl rank in Missouri?
Smith-Cotton High School is 290th of 497 and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is 250th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).