Ladue Horton Watkins High vs Platte County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 386 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
Platte County High
Platte City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,397 students
| Measure | Ladue Horton Watkins High ST Louis, Missouri | Platte County High Platte City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 497 | #64 of 497 |
| National rank | #1074 of 16,910 | #3510 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,395 | 1,397 |
| Enrollment | 1,395 | 1,397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 50% |
| city | ST Louis | Platte City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 69.2).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 19%).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.5).
- •Platte County High is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 1,395.
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 Platte County High?
On the Success Index (US), Ladue Horton Watkins High ranks higher (81.3 vs 69.2 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 Platte County High?
About 386 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Platte City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladue Horton Watkins High: 1,395. Platte County High: 1,397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladue Horton Watkins High and Platte County High rank in Missouri?
Ladue Horton Watkins High is 9th of 497 and Platte County High is 64th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).