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East Buchanan High School vs. Lathrop High School

Should you attend East Buchanan High School or Lathrop 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.

School Overview

School
East Buchanan High School
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lathrop High School
102 N School Dr
Lathrop, MO 64465
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Lathrop 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 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, East Buchanan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Lathrop High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
267 students
291 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Buchanan 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 Lathrop High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Buchanan High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lathrop High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Buchanan 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 Lathrop High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lathrop R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#352 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Buchanan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)
35-39%
(Top 1% in MO)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Buchanan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lathrop R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Buchanan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lathrop R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Buchanan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lathrop R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in MO)
≥95%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Buchanan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 graduation rate of Lathrop High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lathrop R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Buchanan High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lathrop High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
67
71
Grade 10 Students
68
63
Grade 11 Students
68
77
Grade 12 Students
64
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Buchanan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Buchanan County C-1 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lathrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lathrop R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Buchanan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lathrop R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Buchanan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Black at Lathrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lathrop R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Buchanan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lathrop R-II 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
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Buchanan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 two or more races at Lathrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lathrop R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Buchanan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lathrop R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Buchanan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lathrop R-II 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
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Buchanan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Buchanan County C-1 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 Lathrop High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lathrop R-II 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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