Lafayette High vs St. Charles West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 388 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
St. Charles West High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students
| Measure | Lafayette High ST Joseph, Missouri | St. Charles West High ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #375 of 497 | #84 of 497 |
| National rank | #11142 of 16,910 | #4234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 644 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | ST Joseph | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Charles West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 39.2).
- •St. Charles West High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •St. Charles West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 100%).
- •St. Charles West High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
- •St. Charles West High is the larger school with 645 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette High better than St. Charles West High?
On the Success Index (US), St. Charles West High ranks higher (66.3 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 St. Charles West High?
About 388 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High: 644. St. Charles West High: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High and St. Charles West High rank in Missouri?
Lafayette High is 375th of 497 and St. Charles West High is 84th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).