Carnahan Middle vs South City
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 836 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnahan Middle
St.louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
214 students
South City
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
838 students
| Measure | Carnahan Middle St.louis, Missouri | South City St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 392 | #996 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11268 of 15,369 | #42386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 214 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | St.louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carnahan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 23.9).
- •Carnahan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Carnahan Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •South City is the larger school with 838 students compared with 214.
- •Carnahan Middle is a public school while South City 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 Carnahan Middle better than South City?
On the Success Index (US), Carnahan Middle ranks higher (33.1 vs 23.9 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 Carnahan Middle and South City?
About 836 m in a straight line, between St.louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnahan Middle: 214. South City: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnahan Middle and South City rank in Missouri?
Carnahan Middle is 318th of 392 and South City is 996th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).