South High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Manchester, Missouri 63021 · Parkway C-2
#50 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#2933 of 16,910 nationally
About South High
South High is a public high located in Manchester, in the Parkway C-2 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,485 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 50th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,485.
There are 5 schools in Manchester; South High ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 South High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hanna Woods Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students · 394 m away
Southwest Middle
Ballwin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students · 536 m away
Wren Hollow Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students · 819 m away
Sorrento Springs Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 1.7 km away
Carman Trails Elem.
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 1.8 km away
Oak Brook Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students · 2.7 km away
Ballwin Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 3.0 km away
Pierremont Elem.
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 3.2 km away
Valley Park Middle
Valley Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
161 students · 3.2 km away
Valley Park Elem.
Valley Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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Grain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,482 students
Muriel Battle High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,492 students
Branson High
Branson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students
Timberland High
Wentzville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,525 students
Neosho High
Neosho · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,530 students
Republic High
Republic · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,530 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South High a good school?
South High has a Success Index (US) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #50 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 South High rank in Missouri?
South High ranks #50 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #2933 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South High?
South High had 1,485 students in 2025.
Is South High a elementary school or a high school?
South High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.