Mount Vernon High vs Mount Vernon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon High
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students
Mount Vernon Middle
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High Mount Vernon, Missouri | Mount Vernon Middle Mount Vernon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 497 | #203 of 392 |
| National rank | #4602 of 16,910 | #7950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 48.6).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 44.3%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Mount Vernon High is the larger school with 474 students compared with 345.
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 Mount Vernon High better than Mount Vernon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High ranks higher (64.7 vs 48.6 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 Mount Vernon High and Mount Vernon Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High: 474. Mount Vernon Middle: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High and Mount Vernon Middle rank in Missouri?
Mount Vernon High is 89th of 497 and Mount Vernon Middle is 203rd of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).