John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. vs Mehlville High School
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.
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
ST Louis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
311 students
Mehlville High School
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
| Measure | John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri | Mehlville High School ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #101 of 497 |
| National rank | – | #4811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 1,388 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 42.8%).
- •John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.6).
- •Mehlville High School is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 311.
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 John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. better than Mehlville High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. and Mehlville High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.: 311. Mehlville High School: 1,388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. and Mehlville High School rank in Missouri?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked and Mehlville High School is 101st of 497 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).