Bayless Junior High vs Hancock Place Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 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
Hancock Place Elem.
Lemay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students
| Measure | Bayless Junior High ST Louis, Missouri | Hancock Place Elem. Lemay, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 392 | #694 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9052 of 15,369 | #27154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 59% |
| city | ST Louis | Lemay |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock Place Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 43.5).
- •Hancock Place Elem. does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Hancock Place Elem. does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Bayless Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 100%).
- •Hancock Place Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Hancock Place Elem. is the larger school with 647 students compared with 385.
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 Hancock Place Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock Place Elem. ranks higher (47.0 vs 43.5 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 Hancock Place Elem.?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Lemay in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayless Junior High: 385. Hancock Place Elem.: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayless Junior High and Hancock Place Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bayless Junior High is 243rd of 392 and Hancock Place Elem. is 694th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).