Knob Noster High vs Mount Vernon High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knob Noster High
Knob Noster · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students
Mount Vernon High
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students
| Measure | Knob Noster High Knob Noster, Missouri | Mount Vernon High Mount Vernon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 497 | #89 of 497 |
| National rank | #5850 of 16,910 | #4602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Knob Noster | Mount Vernon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 59.8).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Knob Noster High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 43.7%).
- •Knob Noster High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
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 Knob Noster High better than Mount Vernon High?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High ranks higher (64.7 vs 59.8 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 Knob Noster High and Mount Vernon High?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Knob Noster and Mount Vernon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knob Noster High: 474. Mount Vernon High: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knob Noster High and Mount Vernon High rank in Missouri?
Knob Noster High is 153rd of 497 and Mount Vernon High is 89th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).