Bayless Junior High vs Knob Noster Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 284 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
Knob Noster Middle
Knob Noster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Bayless Junior High ST Louis, Missouri | Knob Noster Middle Knob Noster, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 392 | #123 of 392 |
| National rank | #9052 of 15,369 | #5393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 385 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | ST Louis | Knob Noster |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knob Noster Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 43.5).
- •Knob Noster Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Knob Noster Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Knob Noster Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 60.3%).
- •Knob Noster Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •Bayless Junior High is the larger school with 385 students compared with 381.
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 Knob Noster Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Knob Noster Middle ranks higher (60.4 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 Knob Noster Middle?
About 284 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Knob Noster in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayless Junior High: 385. Knob Noster Middle: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayless Junior High and Knob Noster Middle rank in Missouri?
Bayless Junior High is 243rd of 392 and Knob Noster Middle is 123rd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).