Willard Central Elem. vs Willard High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Willard Central Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
404 students
Willard High
Willard · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students
| Measure | Willard Central Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Willard High Willard, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,159 | #126 of 497 |
| National rank | #10982 of 50,301 | #5521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 404 | 1,379 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 1,379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Springfield | Willard |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 61.2).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Willard High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Willard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 41.3%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.9).
- •Willard High is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 404.
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 Willard Central Elem. better than Willard High?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Central Elem. ranks higher (70.5 vs 61.2 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 Willard Central Elem. and Willard High?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Willard in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Willard Central Elem.: 404. Willard High: 1,379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Willard Central Elem. and Willard High rank in Missouri?
Willard Central Elem. is 234th of 1,159 and Willard High is 126th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).