John L McCulloch Junior High Sch vs Mississinewa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
455 students
Mississinewa High School
Gas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students
| Measure | John L McCulloch Junior High Sch Marion, Indiana | Mississinewa High School Gas City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 335 | #335 of 387 |
| National rank | #12570 of 15,369 | #12457 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Marion | Gas City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mississinewa High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 26.6).
- •Mississinewa High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Mississinewa High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Mississinewa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 73%).
- •John L McCulloch Junior High Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.2).
- •Mississinewa High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 455.
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 John L McCulloch Junior High Sch better than Mississinewa High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mississinewa High School ranks higher (33.9 vs 26.6 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 John L McCulloch Junior High Sch and Mississinewa High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Marion and Gas City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch: 455. Mississinewa High School: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John L McCulloch Junior High Sch and Mississinewa High School rank in Indiana?
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch is 304th of 335 and Mississinewa High School is 335th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).