Barretts Elem. vs Valley Park Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barretts Elem.
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Valley Park Sr. High
Valley Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
230 students
| Measure | Barretts Elem. Manchester, Missouri | Valley Park Sr. High Valley Park, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 1,159 | #76 of 497 |
| National rank | #4032 of 50,301 | #4000 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 378 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.7% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 44.5% |
| city | Manchester | Valley Park |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barretts Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 67.3).
- •Barretts Elem. does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44.5%).
- •Barretts Elem. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Barretts Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.7% vs 36.1%).
- •Valley Park Sr. High does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.0).
- •Barretts Elem. is the larger school with 378 students compared with 230.
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 Barretts Elem. better than Valley Park Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Barretts Elem. ranks higher (81.7 vs 67.3 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 Barretts Elem. and Valley Park Sr. High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Valley Park in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barretts Elem.: 378. Valley Park Sr. High: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barretts Elem. and Valley Park Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Barretts Elem. is 55th of 1,159 and Valley Park Sr. High is 76th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).