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Northwest High School vs. Smith-cotton High School

Should you attend Northwest High School or Smith-cotton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Northwest High School
16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Smith-cotton High School
2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Smith-cotton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 165 students in grades 7-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 1,535 students in grades 9-12, Smith-cotton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
165 students
1,535 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smith-cotton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smith-cotton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smith-cotton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pettis County R-V School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smith-cotton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sedalia 200 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#197 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
#622 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smith-cotton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
41%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pettis County R-V School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith-cotton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sedalia 200 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pettis County R-V School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith-cotton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sedalia 200 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pettis County R-V School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith-cotton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sedalia 200 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
94%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pettis County R-V School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smith-cotton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sedalia 200 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smith-cotton High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
25
-
Grade 9 Students
30
391
Grade 10 Students
31
372
Grade 11 Students
26
406
Grade 12 Students
29
366
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pettis County R-V School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smith-cotton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sedalia 200 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pettis County R-V School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smith-cotton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sedalia 200 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pettis County R-V School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smith-cotton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sedalia 200 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
98%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pettis County R-V School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smith-cotton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sedalia 200 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
8%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smith-cotton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sedalia 200 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pettis County R-V School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smith-cotton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sedalia 200 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pettis County R-V School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smith-cotton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sedalia 200 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pettis County R-V School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smith-cotton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sedalia 200 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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