Pershing Elem. vs University City Sr. High
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.
Pershing Elem.
University City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
University City Sr. High
University City · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Pershing Elem. University City, Missouri | University City Sr. High University City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,159 | #452 of 497 |
| National rank | #46617 of 50,301 | #13983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 286 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | University City | University City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University City Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 17.0).
- •University City Sr. High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •University City Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •University City Sr. High is the larger school with 874 students compared with 286.
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 Pershing Elem. better than University City Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), University City Sr. High ranks higher (27.0 vs 17.0 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 Pershing Elem. and University City Sr. High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between University City and University City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Elem.: 286. University City Sr. High: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Elem. and University City Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Pershing Elem. is 1075th of 1,159 and University City Sr. High is 452nd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).