Francis Howell Middle vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Howell Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
Southwest Middle
Ballwin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Francis Howell Middle ST Charles, Missouri | Southwest Middle Ballwin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 392 | #46 of 392 |
| National rank | #1029 of 15,369 | #3153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 799 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 53% |
| city | ST Charles | Ballwin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Howell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 70.9).
- •Francis Howell Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Francis Howell Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Francis Howell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 16.6%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 799.
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 Middle better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Howell Middle ranks higher (83.0 vs 70.9 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 Middle and Southwest Middle?
About 21 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and Ballwin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Howell Middle: 799. Southwest Middle: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Howell Middle and Southwest Middle rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell Middle is 11th of 392 and Southwest Middle is 46th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).