Lafayette High vs Odessa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students
Odessa High
Odessa · Public high · Grades 9–12
651 students
| Measure | Lafayette High ST Joseph, Missouri | Odessa High Odessa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 497 | #170 of 497 |
| National rank | #11142 of 16,910 | #6361 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 644 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | ST Joseph | Odessa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odessa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 39.2).
- •Odessa High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Odessa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 100%).
- •Lafayette High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •Odessa High is the larger school with 651 students compared with 644.
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 Lafayette High better than Odessa High?
On the Success Index (US), Odessa High ranks higher (57.8 vs 39.2 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 Lafayette High and Odessa High?
About 117 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and Odessa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High: 644. Odessa High: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High and Odessa High rank in Missouri?
Lafayette High is 375th of 497 and Odessa High is 170th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).