Bode Middle vs Lafayette High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bode Middle
ST Joseph · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
Lafayette High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students
| Measure | Bode Middle ST Joseph, Missouri | Lafayette High ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 392 | #375 of 497 |
| National rank | #6733 of 15,369 | #11142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | ST Joseph | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bode Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 39.2).
- •Bode Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Lafayette High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Bode Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 100%).
- •Bode Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Lafayette High is the larger school with 644 students compared with 488.
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 Bode Middle better than Lafayette High?
On the Success Index (US), Bode Middle ranks higher (54.2 vs 39.2 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 Bode Middle and Lafayette High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bode Middle: 488. Lafayette High: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bode Middle and Lafayette High rank in Missouri?
Bode Middle is 162nd of 392 and Lafayette High is 375th of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).