Mount Vernon High vs Richmond High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 240 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
Richmond High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High Mount Vernon, Missouri | Richmond High Richmond, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 497 | #194 of 497 |
| National rank | #4602 of 16,910 | #6827 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Richmond |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 55.9).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Richmond High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 43.7%).
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 Richmond High?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High ranks higher (64.7 vs 55.9 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 Mount Vernon High and Richmond High?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Richmond in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High: 474. Richmond High: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High and Richmond High rank in Missouri?
Mount Vernon High is 89th of 497 and Richmond High is 194th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).