Ladue Horton Watkins High vs Spoede Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.1 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
Spoede Elementary
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
376 students
| Measure | Ladue Horton Watkins High ST Louis, Missouri | Spoede Elementary ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #9 of 497 | #39 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1074 of 16,910 | #2965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,395 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 1,395 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spoede Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 81.3).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 13.8%).
- •Spoede Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.8).
- •Ladue Horton Watkins High is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 376.
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 Spoede Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spoede Elementary ranks higher (83.9 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 Ladue Horton Watkins High and Spoede Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladue Horton Watkins High: 1,395. Spoede Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladue Horton Watkins High and Spoede Elementary rank in Missouri?
Ladue Horton Watkins High is 9th of 497 and Spoede Elementary is 39th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).