Francis Howell High vs John Weldon Elem.
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.
Francis Howell High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,843 students
John Weldon Elem.
Dardenne Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
| Measure | Francis Howell High ST Charles, Missouri | John Weldon Elem. Dardenne Prairie, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 497 | #19 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1260 of 16,910 | #1935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,843 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| city | ST Charles | Dardenne Prairie |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Weldon Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 80.0).
- •Francis Howell High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Francis Howell High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Francis Howell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 9.1%).
- •John Weldon Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.0).
- •Francis Howell High is the larger school with 1,843 students compared with 640.
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 John Weldon Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), John Weldon Elem. ranks higher (86.2 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 John Weldon Elem.?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and Dardenne Prairie in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Howell High: 1,843. John Weldon Elem.: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Howell High and John Weldon Elem. rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell High is 12th of 497 and John Weldon Elem. is 19th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).