Crystal City High vs Festus Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal City High
Crystal City · Public high · Grades 7–12
238 students
Festus Elem.
Festus · Public elementary · Grades K–3
1,045 students
| Measure | Crystal City High Crystal City, Missouri | Festus Elem. Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #244 of 497 | #43 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #7944 of 16,910 | #3170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 238 | 1,045 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 1,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 86% |
| city | Crystal City | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Festus Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 51.6).
- •Festus Elem. does better on math proficiency (86% vs 34.5%).
- •Festus Elem. does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 54.5%).
- •Festus Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 47.5%).
- •Crystal City High does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Festus Elem. is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 238.
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 Crystal City High better than Festus Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Festus Elem. ranks higher (83.4 vs 51.6 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 Crystal City High and Festus Elem.?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Crystal City and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal City High: 238. Festus Elem.: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal City High and Festus Elem. rank in Missouri?
Crystal City High is 244th of 497 and Festus Elem. is 43rd of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).