Sorrento Springs Elem. vs South 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.
Sorrento Springs Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
South High
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,485 students
| Measure | Sorrento Springs Elem. Ballwin, Missouri | South High Manchester, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,159 | #50 of 497 |
| National rank | #9077 of 50,301 | #2933 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 288 | 1,485 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 1,485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Ballwin | Manchester |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sorrento Springs Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 71.5).
- •Sorrento Springs Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •South High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Sorrento Springs Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 19.9%).
- •Sorrento Springs Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.6).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,485 students compared with 288.
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 Sorrento Springs Elem. better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Sorrento Springs Elem. ranks higher (73.3 vs 71.5 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 Sorrento Springs Elem. and South High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ballwin and Manchester in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sorrento Springs Elem.: 288. South High: 1,485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sorrento Springs Elem. and South High rank in Missouri?
Sorrento Springs Elem. is 171st of 1,159 and South High is 50th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).