Pacific High vs Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific High
Pacific · Public high · Grades 9–12
973 students
Union High
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
956 students
| Measure | Pacific High Pacific, Missouri | Union High Union, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 497 | #351 of 497 |
| National rank | #5400 of 16,910 | #10377 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 973 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| city | Pacific | Union |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 42.4).
- •Pacific High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Pacific High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Pacific High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 43.2%).
- •Union High does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.5).
- •Pacific High is the larger school with 973 students compared with 956.
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 Pacific High better than Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific High ranks higher (61.6 vs 42.4 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 Pacific High and Union High?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Pacific and Union in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific High: 973. Union High: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific High and Union High rank in Missouri?
Pacific High is 121st of 497 and Union High is 351st of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).