Ladue Horton Watkins High vs Mehlville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladue Horton Watkins High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,395 students
Mehlville High School
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
| Measure | Ladue Horton Watkins High ST Louis, Missouri | Mehlville High School ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 497 | #101 of 497 |
| National rank | #1074 of 16,910 | #4811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,395 | 1,388 |
| Enrollment | 1,395 | 1,388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 51% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 63.9).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 51%).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 42.8%).
- •Mehlville High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 1,388.
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 Ladue Horton Watkins High better than Mehlville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ladue Horton Watkins High ranks higher (81.3 vs 63.9 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 Ladue Horton Watkins High and Mehlville High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladue Horton Watkins High: 1,395. Mehlville High School: 1,388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladue Horton Watkins High and Mehlville High School rank in Missouri?
Ladue Horton Watkins High is 9th of 497 and Mehlville High School is 101st of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).