Francis Howell North High vs Kirkwood Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 22 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
Kirkwood Sr. High
Kirkwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
| Measure | Francis Howell North High ST Charles, Missouri | Kirkwood Sr. High Kirkwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 497 | #3 of 497 |
| National rank | #2990 of 16,910 | #648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,716 | 1,693 |
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 1,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | ST Charles | Kirkwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 71.2).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 21.3%).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.5).
- •Francis Howell North High is the larger school with 1,716 students compared with 1,693.
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 Kirkwood Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkwood Sr. High ranks higher (84.9 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 Kirkwood Sr. High?
About 22 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and Kirkwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Howell North High: 1,716. Kirkwood Sr. High: 1,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Howell North High and Kirkwood Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell North High is 53rd of 497 and Kirkwood Sr. High is 3rd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).