Francis Howell North High vs Harris Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.0 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
Harris Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
| Measure | Francis Howell North High ST Charles, Missouri | Harris Elem. ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 497 | #104 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2990 of 16,910 | #6639 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,716 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | ST Charles | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 71.2).
- •Francis Howell North High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Francis Howell North High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Francis Howell North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 33.3%).
- •Harris Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 19.5).
- •Francis Howell North High is the larger school with 1,716 students compared with 408.
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 Harris Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Harris Elem. ranks higher (77.1 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 Harris Elem.?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Howell North High: 1,716. Harris Elem.: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Howell North High and Harris Elem. rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell North High is 53rd of 497 and Harris Elem. is 104th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).