Bayless Senior 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 Senior High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Bayless Senior High ST Louis, Missouri | Gateway Science Acad-South Ele St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 497 | #944 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9598 of 16,910 | #38398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayless Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 30.2).
- •Bayless Senior High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Bayless Senior High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Bayless Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 18.7).
- •Bayless Senior High is the larger school with 562 students compared with 402.
- •Bayless Senior 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 Senior High better than Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
On the Success Index (US), Bayless Senior High ranks higher (45.3 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 Senior 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 Senior High: 562. Gateway Science Acad-South Ele: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayless Senior High and Gateway Science Acad-South Ele rank in Missouri?
Bayless Senior High is 313th of 497 and Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is 944th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).