Francis Howell High vs Independence Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Howell High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,843 students
Independence Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
762 students
| Measure | Francis Howell High ST Charles, Missouri | Independence Elem. ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 497 | #53 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1260 of 16,910 | #3897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,843 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| city | ST Charles | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 80.0).
- •Francis Howell High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Francis Howell High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Francis Howell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 11.5%).
- •Independence Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.0).
- •Francis Howell High is the larger school with 1,843 students compared with 762.
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 High better than Independence Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elem. ranks higher (82.0 vs 80.0 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 High and Independence Elem.?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Howell High: 1,843. Independence Elem.: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Howell High and Independence Elem. rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell High is 12th of 497 and Independence Elem. is 53rd of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).