Affton High vs Excelsior Springs High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 350 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
Excelsior Springs High
Excelsior Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
| Measure | Affton High ST Louis, Missouri | Excelsior Springs High Excelsior Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 497 | #227 of 497 |
| National rank | #5086 of 16,910 | #7534 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 761 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | ST Louis | Excelsior Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Affton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 53.2).
- •Affton High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Affton High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Excelsior Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 41.3%).
- •Affton High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.0).
- •Excelsior Springs High is the larger school with 764 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 Excelsior Springs High?
On the Success Index (US), Affton High ranks higher (62.8 vs 53.2 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 Excelsior Springs High?
About 350 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Excelsior Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Affton High: 761. Excelsior Springs High: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Affton High and Excelsior Springs High rank in Missouri?
Affton High is 111th of 497 and Excelsior Springs High is 227th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).