Francis Howell Central High vs Hollenbeck Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Howell Central High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
Hollenbeck Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
769 students
| Measure | Francis Howell Central High ST Charles, Missouri | Hollenbeck Middle ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 497 | #55 of 392 |
| National rank | #2533 of 16,910 | #3384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,750 | 769 |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | 769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| city | ST Charles | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Howell Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 69.8).
- •Hollenbeck Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Francis Howell Central High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Francis Howell Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 25.5%).
- •Hollenbeck Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.0).
- •Francis Howell Central High is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 769.
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 Francis Howell Central High better than Hollenbeck Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Howell Central High ranks higher (73.2 vs 69.8 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 Francis Howell Central High and Hollenbeck Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Howell Central High: 1,750. Hollenbeck Middle: 769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Howell Central High and Hollenbeck Middle rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell Central High is 41st of 497 and Hollenbeck Middle is 55th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).