Metro High vs North Side Community-Grand Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metro High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
317 students
North Side Community-Grand Ctr
St.louis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
134 students
| Measure | Metro High ST Louis, Missouri | North Side Community-Grand Ctr St.louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 497 | #227 of 392 |
| National rank | #4658 of 16,910 | #8635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 317 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| city | ST Louis | St.louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 45.4).
- •Metro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Metro High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •North Side Community-Grand Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 100%).
- •North Side Community-Grand Ctr does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 13.2).
- •Metro High is the larger school with 317 students compared with 134.
- •Metro High is a public school while North Side Community-Grand Ctr is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Metro High better than North Side Community-Grand Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Metro High ranks higher (64.5 vs 45.4 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 Metro High and North Side Community-Grand Ctr?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St.louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metro High: 317. North Side Community-Grand Ctr: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metro High and North Side Community-Grand Ctr rank in Missouri?
Metro High is 92nd of 497 and North Side Community-Grand Ctr is 227th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).