Hazelwood Central High vs North Kansas City High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 370 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelwood Central High
Florissant · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
North Kansas City High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,719 students
| Measure | Hazelwood Central High Florissant, Missouri | North Kansas City High Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 497 | #317 of 497 |
| National rank | #13577 of 16,910 | #9693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,718 | 1,719 |
| Enrollment | 1,718 | 1,719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Florissant | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Kansas City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 28.9).
- •Hazelwood Central High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •North Kansas City High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •North Kansas City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 100%).
- •North Kansas City High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 28.2).
- •North Kansas City High is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 1,718.
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 Hazelwood Central High better than North Kansas City High?
On the Success Index (US), North Kansas City High ranks higher (45.0 vs 28.9 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 Hazelwood Central High and North Kansas City High?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Florissant and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazelwood Central High: 1,718. North Kansas City High: 1,719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazelwood Central High and North Kansas City High rank in Missouri?
Hazelwood Central High is 438th of 497 and North Kansas City High is 317th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).