Bayless Junior High vs Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayless Junior High
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Bayless Junior High ST Louis, Missouri | Gateway Science Acad-South Ele St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 392 | #944 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9052 of 15,369 | #38398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 19% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayless Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 30.2).
- •Bayless Junior High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •Bayless Junior High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Bayless Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 79.1%).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.4).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is the larger school with 402 students compared with 385.
- •Bayless Junior High is a public school while Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bayless Junior High better than Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
On the Success Index (US), Bayless Junior High ranks higher (43.5 vs 30.2 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 Bayless Junior High and Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayless Junior High: 385. Gateway Science Acad-South Ele: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayless Junior High and Gateway Science Acad-South Ele rank in Missouri?
Bayless Junior High is 243rd of 392 and Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is 944th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).