Bernard Middle vs Mehlville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernard Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Mehlville High School
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
| Measure | Bernard Middle ST Louis, Missouri | Mehlville High School ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 392 | #101 of 497 |
| National rank | #4702 of 15,369 | #4811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 577 | 1,388 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 1,388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.5 vs 63.9).
- •Mehlville High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Mehlville High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Bernard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 42.8%).
- •Bernard Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Mehlville High School is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 577.
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 Bernard Middle better than Mehlville High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bernard Middle and Mehlville High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard Middle: 577. Mehlville High School: 1,388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard Middle and Mehlville High School rank in Missouri?
Bernard Middle is 96th of 392 and Mehlville High School is 101st of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).