Mehlville High School vs Platte County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 397 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mehlville High School
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
Platte County High
Platte City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,397 students
| Measure | Mehlville High School ST Louis, Missouri | Platte County High Platte City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #101 of 497 | #64 of 497 |
| National rank | #4811 of 16,910 | #3510 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,388 | 1,397 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 1,397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | ST Louis | Platte City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Platte County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 63.9).
- •Mehlville High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Platte County High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Platte County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 42.8%).
- •Mehlville High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.5).
- •Platte County High is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 1,388.
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 Mehlville High School better than Platte County High?
On the Success Index (US), Platte County High ranks higher (69.2 vs 63.9 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 Mehlville High School and Platte County High?
About 397 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Platte City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mehlville High School: 1,388. Platte County High: 1,397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mehlville High School and Platte County High rank in Missouri?
Mehlville High School is 101st of 497 and Platte County High is 64th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).