Grand Center Arts Acad Middle vs Metro High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle
St. Louis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
218 students
Metro High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
317 students
| Measure | Grand Center Arts Acad Middle St. Louis, Missouri | Metro High ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 392 | #92 of 497 |
| National rank | #12878 of 15,369 | #4658 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 218 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 72% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 24.9).
- •Metro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 21%).
- •Metro High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 38%).
- •Grand Center Arts Acad Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Metro High is the larger school with 317 students compared with 218.
- •Grand Center Arts Acad Middle is a charter school while Metro High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grand Center Arts Acad Middle better than Metro High?
On the Success Index (US), Metro High ranks higher (64.5 vs 24.9 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 Grand Center Arts Acad Middle and Metro High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle: 218. Metro High: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Center Arts Acad Middle and Metro High rank in Missouri?
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle is 344th of 392 and Metro High is 92nd of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).