The Leadership School vs University City Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Leadership School
Pagedale · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
220 students
University City Sr. High
University City · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | The Leadership School Pagedale, Missouri | University City Sr. High University City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,159 | #452 of 497 |
| National rank | #40680 of 50,301 | #13983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 220 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Pagedale | University City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.6 vs 27.0).
- •The Leadership School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •University City Sr. High is the larger school with 874 students compared with 220.
- •The Leadership School is a charter school while University City Sr. High is a public 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 The Leadership School better than University City Sr. High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Leadership School and University City Sr. High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pagedale and University City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Leadership School: 220. University City Sr. High: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Leadership School and University City Sr. High rank in Missouri?
The Leadership School is 969th of 1,159 and University City Sr. High is 452nd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).