Cole Elem. vs Sumner High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
Sumner High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
407 students
| Measure | Cole Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Sumner High ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,159 | #490 of 497 |
| National rank | #48241 of 50,301 | #16409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cole Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.6 vs 12.4).
- •Sumner High does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 7.5%).
- •Cole Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Sumner High is the larger school with 407 students compared with 283.
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 Cole Elem. better than Sumner High?
On the Success Index (US), Cole Elem. ranks higher (13.6 vs 12.4 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 Cole Elem. and Sumner High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Elem.: 283. Sumner High: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Elem. and Sumner High rank in Missouri?
Cole Elem. is 1110th of 1,159 and Sumner High is 490th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).