Francis Howell North High vs Harvest Ridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.2 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
Harvest Ridge Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Francis Howell North High ST Charles, Missouri | Harvest Ridge Elem. ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 497 | #46 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2990 of 16,910 | #3428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,716 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| city | ST Charles | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvest Ridge Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 71.2).
- •Harvest Ridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Francis Howell North High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Francis Howell North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 23.1%).
- •Harvest Ridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 19.5).
- •Francis Howell North High is the larger school with 1,716 students compared with 572.
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 Harvest Ridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Harvest Ridge Elem. ranks higher (82.9 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 Harvest Ridge Elem.?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Howell North High: 1,716. Harvest Ridge Elem.: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Howell North High and Harvest Ridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell North High is 53rd of 497 and Harvest Ridge Elem. is 46th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).