Affton High vs Bayless Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Affton High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
761 students
Bayless Elementary
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students
| Measure | Affton High ST Louis, Missouri | Bayless Elementary ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 497 | #529 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5086 of 16,910 | #21366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 761 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Affton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 55.4).
- •Bayless Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Affton High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Affton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 56.9%).
- •Bayless Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •Bayless Elementary is the larger school with 858 students compared with 761.
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 Affton High better than Bayless Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Affton High ranks higher (62.8 vs 55.4 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 Affton High and Bayless Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Affton High: 761. Bayless Elementary: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Affton High and Bayless Elementary rank in Missouri?
Affton High is 111th of 497 and Bayless Elementary is 529th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).