Henry Elem. vs South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
South Middle
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
| Measure | Henry Elem. Ballwin, Missouri | South Middle Manchester, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 1,159 | #32 of 392 |
| National rank | #4363 of 50,301 | #2351 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| city | Ballwin | Manchester |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 75.1).
- •Henry Elem. does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Henry Elem. does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Henry Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 16.2%).
- •South Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •South Middle is the larger school with 542 students compared with 512.
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 Henry Elem. better than South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Elem. ranks higher (81.1 vs 75.1 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 Henry Elem. and South Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ballwin and Manchester in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Elem.: 512. South Middle: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Elem. and South Middle rank in Missouri?
Henry Elem. is 63rd of 1,159 and South Middle is 32nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).