Kirkwood Sr. High vs Nipher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkwood Sr. High
Kirkwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
Nipher Middle
Kirkwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
| Measure | Kirkwood Sr. High Kirkwood, Missouri | Nipher Middle Kirkwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3 of 497 | #13 of 392 |
| National rank | #648 of 16,910 | #1049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,693 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| city | Kirkwood | Kirkwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 82.9).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 11.5%).
- •Nipher Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 660.
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 Kirkwood Sr. High better than Nipher Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkwood Sr. High ranks higher (84.9 vs 82.9 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 Kirkwood Sr. High and Nipher Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kirkwood and Kirkwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkwood Sr. High: 1,693. Nipher Middle: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkwood Sr. High and Nipher Middle rank in Missouri?
Kirkwood Sr. High is 3rd of 497 and Nipher Middle is 13th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).