Francis Howell North High vs Ft. Zumwalt East High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Howell North High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,716 students
Ft. Zumwalt East High
ST Peters · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,171 students
| Measure | Francis Howell North High ST Charles, Missouri | Ft. Zumwalt East High ST Peters, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 497 | #17 of 497 |
| National rank | #2990 of 16,910 | #1550 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,716 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| city | ST Charles | ST Peters |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ft. Zumwalt East High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 71.2).
- •Francis Howell North High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Ft. Zumwalt East High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Ft. Zumwalt East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 21.3%).
- •Ft. Zumwalt East High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.5).
- •Francis Howell North High is the larger school with 1,716 students compared with 1,171.
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 North High better than Ft. Zumwalt East High?
On the Success Index (US), Ft. Zumwalt East High ranks higher (78.2 vs 71.2 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 Francis Howell North High and Ft. Zumwalt East High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and ST Peters in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Howell North High: 1,716. Ft. Zumwalt East High: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Howell North High and Ft. Zumwalt East High rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell North High is 53rd of 497 and Ft. Zumwalt East High is 17th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).