Carthage High School vs Ft. Zumwalt West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 362 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,626 students
Ft. Zumwalt West High
O'fallon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
| Measure | Carthage High School Carthage, Missouri | Ft. Zumwalt West High O'fallon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #380 of 497 | #6 of 497 |
| National rank | #11204 of 16,910 | #767 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,626 | 1,643 |
| Enrollment | 1,626 | 1,643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 78% |
| city | Carthage | O'fallon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ft. Zumwalt West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 38.9).
- •Ft. Zumwalt West High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 33%).
- •Ft. Zumwalt West High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Ft. Zumwalt West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 56.9%).
- •Ft. Zumwalt West High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.5).
- •Ft. Zumwalt West High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 1,626.
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 Carthage High School better than Ft. Zumwalt West High?
On the Success Index (US), Ft. Zumwalt West High ranks higher (83.9 vs 38.9 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 Carthage High School and Ft. Zumwalt West High?
About 362 km in a straight line, between Carthage and O'fallon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage High School: 1,626. Ft. Zumwalt West High: 1,643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage High School and Ft. Zumwalt West High rank in Missouri?
Carthage High School is 380th of 497 and Ft. Zumwalt West High is 6th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).