Malden High vs Risco High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malden High
Malden · Public high · Grades 6–12
383 students
Risco High
Risco · Public high · Grades 7–12
78 students
| Measure | Malden High Malden, Missouri | Risco High Risco, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 497 | #337 of 497 |
| National rank | #14801 of 16,910 | #10056 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 383 | 78 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 78 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44.5% |
| city | Malden | Risco |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Risco High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 22.8).
- •Risco High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 22%).
- •Risco High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Risco High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 100%).
- •Risco High does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.9).
- •Malden High is the larger school with 383 students compared with 78.
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 Malden High better than Risco High?
On the Success Index (US), Risco High ranks higher (43.6 vs 22.8 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 Malden High and Risco High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Malden and Risco in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malden High: 383. Risco High: 78. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malden High and Risco High rank in Missouri?
Malden High is 467th of 497 and Risco High is 337th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).