Desoto Sr. High vs Gateway High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto Sr. High
Desoto · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students
Gateway High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | Desoto Sr. High Desoto, Missouri | Gateway High ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 497 | #465 of 497 |
| National rank | #8016 of 16,910 | #14776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 862 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 16% |
| city | Desoto | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 22.9).
- •Desoto Sr. High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Desoto Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Desoto Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 100%).
- •Gateway High does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.3).
- •Desoto Sr. High is the larger school with 862 students compared with 860.
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 Desoto Sr. High better than Gateway High?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto Sr. High ranks higher (51.4 vs 22.9 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 Desoto Sr. High and Gateway High?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Desoto and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Sr. High: 862. Gateway High: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Sr. High and Gateway High rank in Missouri?
Desoto Sr. High is 245th of 497 and Gateway High is 465th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).