South Middle vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Middle
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
West High
Ballwin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,417 students
| Measure | South Middle Manchester, Missouri | West High Ballwin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #32 of 392 | #8 of 497 |
| National rank | #2351 of 15,369 | #984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 542 | 1,417 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| city | Manchester | Ballwin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 75.1).
- •West High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •West High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 16.2%).
- •South Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.6).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 542.
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 South Middle better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), West High ranks higher (82.2 vs 75.1 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 South Middle and West High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Ballwin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Middle: 542. West High: 1,417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Middle and West High rank in Missouri?
South Middle is 32nd of 392 and West High is 8th of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).