Sumner High vs The Biome
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sumner High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
407 students
The Biome
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
167 students
| Measure | Sumner High ST Louis, Missouri | The Biome St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 497 | #1029 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16409 of 16,910 | #44136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Biome scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 12.4).
- •The Biome does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •The Biome does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •The Biome does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 100%).
- •The Biome does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.7).
- •Sumner High is the larger school with 407 students compared with 167.
- •Sumner High is a public school while The Biome is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sumner High better than The Biome?
On the Success Index (US), The Biome ranks higher (21.2 vs 12.4 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 Sumner High and The Biome?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sumner High: 407. The Biome: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sumner High and The Biome rank in Missouri?
Sumner High is 490th of 497 and The Biome is 1029th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).