Kirkwood Sr. High vs North Kirkwood Middle
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.
Kirkwood Sr. High
Kirkwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
North Kirkwood Middle
Kirkwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Kirkwood Sr. High Kirkwood, Missouri | North Kirkwood Middle Kirkwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 497 | #5 of 392 |
| National rank | #648 of 16,910 | #651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,693 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| city | Kirkwood | Kirkwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Kirkwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 84.9).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •North Kirkwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 11%).
- •North Kirkwood Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 697.
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 North Kirkwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Kirkwood Middle ranks higher (85.9 vs 84.9 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 North Kirkwood Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kirkwood and Kirkwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkwood Sr. High: 1,693. North Kirkwood Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkwood Sr. High and North Kirkwood Middle rank in Missouri?
Kirkwood Sr. High is 3rd of 497 and North Kirkwood Middle is 5th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).