Fordland High vs Wheaton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 107 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordland High
Fordland · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
Wheaton High
Wheaton · Public high · Grades 7–12
199 students
| Measure | Fordland High Fordland, Missouri | Wheaton High Wheaton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 497 | #432 of 497 |
| National rank | #5701 of 16,910 | #13306 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 200 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Fordland | Wheaton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 30.2).
- •Fordland High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Fordland High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Fordland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 62.3%).
- •Wheaton High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.5).
- •Fordland High is the larger school with 200 students compared with 199.
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 Fordland High better than Wheaton High?
On the Success Index (US), Fordland High ranks higher (60.4 vs 30.2 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 Fordland High and Wheaton High?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Fordland and Wheaton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordland High: 200. Wheaton High: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordland High and Wheaton High rank in Missouri?
Fordland High is 144th of 497 and Wheaton High is 432nd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).