Kirkwood Sr. High vs Westchester Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 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
Westchester Elem.
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
| Measure | Kirkwood Sr. High Kirkwood, Missouri | Westchester Elem. Kirkwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3 of 497 | #59 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #648 of 16,910 | #4288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,693 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 4.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| city | Kirkwood | Kirkwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 81.3).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Westchester Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 11%).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Kirkwood Sr. High is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 572.
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 Westchester Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkwood Sr. High ranks higher (84.9 vs 81.3 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 Westchester Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kirkwood and Kirkwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkwood Sr. High: 1,693. Westchester Elem.: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkwood Sr. High and Westchester Elem. rank in Missouri?
Kirkwood Sr. High is 3rd of 497 and Westchester Elem. is 59th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).