Silex High
#145 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#5710 of 16,910 nationally
About Silex High
Silex High is a public high located in Silex, in the Silex R-I school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 145th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 247.
There are 2 schools in Silex; Silex High ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Silex High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Silex High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Silex High a good school?
Silex High has a Success Index (US) of 60.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #145 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Silex High rank in Missouri?
Silex High ranks #145 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #5710 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Silex High?
Silex High had 247 students in 2025.
Is Silex High a elementary school or a high school?
Silex High is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Silex High?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Silex High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.