Smith-Cotton High School vs Smithton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 14 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
Smithton High
Smithton · Public high · Grades 7–12
217 students
| Measure | Smith-Cotton High School Sedalia, Missouri | Smithton High Smithton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 497 | #208 of 497 |
| National rank | #9069 of 16,910 | #7173 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,551 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Sedalia | Smithton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 47.5).
- •Smith-Cotton High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Smith-Cotton High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Smithton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 59.6%).
- •Smithton High does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.0).
- •Smith-Cotton High School is the larger school with 1,551 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smith-Cotton High School better than Smithton High?
On the Success Index (US), Smithton High ranks higher (54.6 vs 47.5 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 Smith-Cotton High School and Smithton High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Smithton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith-Cotton High School: 1,551. Smithton High: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith-Cotton High School and Smithton High rank in Missouri?
Smith-Cotton High School is 290th of 497 and Smithton High is 208th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).