Forder Elem. vs Mehlville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forder Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Mehlville High School
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
| Measure | Forder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Mehlville High School ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 1,159 | #101 of 497 |
| National rank | #32395 of 50,301 | #4811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 1,388 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 1,388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mehlville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 39.3).
- •Mehlville High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Mehlville High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Mehlville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 45.6%).
- •Forder Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •Mehlville High School is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 397.
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 Forder Elem. better than Mehlville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mehlville High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 39.3 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 Forder Elem. and Mehlville High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forder Elem.: 397. Mehlville High School: 1,388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forder Elem. and Mehlville High School rank in Missouri?
Forder Elem. is 823rd of 1,159 and Mehlville High School is 101st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).