Lafayette Sr. High vs Marquette Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Sr. High
Wildwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,669 students
Marquette Sr. High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,095 students
| Measure | Lafayette Sr. High Wildwood, Missouri | Marquette Sr. High Chesterfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 497 | #13 of 497 |
| National rank | #1205 of 16,910 | #1333 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,669 | 2,095 |
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 2,095 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.4% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| city | Wildwood | Chesterfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.4 vs 79.6).
- •Lafayette Sr. High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Marquette Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Lafayette Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 15%).
- •Lafayette Sr. High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Marquette Sr. High is the larger school with 2,095 students compared with 1,669.
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 Sr. High better than Marquette Sr. High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lafayette Sr. High and Marquette Sr. High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Wildwood and Chesterfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Sr. High: 1,669. Marquette Sr. High: 2,095. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Sr. High and Marquette Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Lafayette Sr. High is 10th of 497 and Marquette Sr. High is 13th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).