Emil E. Holt Sr. High vs Festus Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emil E. Holt Sr. High
Wentzville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,022 students
Festus Sr. High
Festus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,019 students
| Measure | Emil E. Holt Sr. High Wentzville, Missouri | Festus Sr. High Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 497 | #189 of 497 |
| National rank | #2531 of 16,910 | #6668 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,022 | 1,019 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,019 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Wentzville | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emil E. Holt Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 56.5).
- •Emil E. Holt Sr. High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Emil E. Holt Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Emil E. Holt Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 34.7%).
- •Emil E. Holt Sr. High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.2).
- •Emil E. Holt Sr. High is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 1,019.
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 Emil E. Holt Sr. High better than Festus Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Emil E. Holt Sr. High ranks higher (73.2 vs 56.5 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 Emil E. Holt Sr. High and Festus Sr. High?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Wentzville and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High: 1,022. Festus Sr. High: 1,019. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emil E. Holt Sr. High and Festus Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High is 40th of 497 and Festus Sr. High is 189th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).