Central High vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
North High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
990 students
| Measure | Central High Chesterfield, Missouri | North High ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 497 | #85 of 497 |
| National rank | #1467 of 16,910 | #4267 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,281 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 1,281 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 44% |
| city | Chesterfield | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 66.1).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 44%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 30%).
- •North High does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 990.
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 High better than North High?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (78.7 vs 66.1 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 High and North High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 1,281. North High: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and North High rank in Missouri?
Central High is 14th of 497 and North High is 85th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).