Central Elem. vs Francis Howell Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students
Francis Howell Central High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
| Measure | Central Elem. ST Charles, Missouri | Francis Howell Central High ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #265 of 1,159 | #41 of 497 |
| National rank | #12049 of 50,301 | #2533 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 865 | 1,750 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 1,750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 56% |
| city | ST Charles | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Howell Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 68.9).
- •Francis Howell Central High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Francis Howell Central High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Francis Howell Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 31.8%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.0).
- •Francis Howell Central High is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 865.
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 Central Elem. better than Francis Howell Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Howell Central High ranks higher (73.2 vs 68.9 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 Central Elem. and Francis Howell Central High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 865. Francis Howell Central High: 1,750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Francis Howell Central High rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 265th of 1,159 and Francis Howell Central High is 41st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).