Discovery Elementary vs St. Charles High
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.
Discovery Elementary
St. Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–4
394 students
St. Charles High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
782 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary St. Charles, Missouri | St. Charles High ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 1,159 | #149 of 497 |
| National rank | #15514 of 50,301 | #5788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 394 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | St. Charles | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 60.1).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •St. Charles High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 38.5%).
- •St. Charles High does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.3).
- •St. Charles High is the larger school with 782 students compared with 394.
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 Discovery Elementary better than St. Charles High?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (63.9 vs 60.1 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 Discovery Elementary and St. Charles High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between St. Charles and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 394. St. Charles High: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and St. Charles High rank in Missouri?
Discovery Elementary is 356th of 1,159 and St. Charles High is 149th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).