Sycamore Hills Elem. vs Truman High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sycamore Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Truman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
| Measure | Sycamore Hills Elem. Independence, Missouri | Truman High Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,159 | #340 of 497 |
| National rank | #25993 of 50,301 | #10191 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 574 | 1,720 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 1,720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 43.1).
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Truman High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Truman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 62.5%).
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.7).
- •Truman High is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 574.
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 Sycamore Hills Elem. better than Truman High?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Hills Elem. ranks higher (48.8 vs 43.1 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 Sycamore Hills Elem. and Truman High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sycamore Hills Elem.: 574. Truman High: 1,720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sycamore Hills Elem. and Truman High rank in Missouri?
Sycamore Hills Elem. is 660th of 1,159 and Truman High is 340th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).