Emerson Elem vs J C Harmon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
171 students
J C Harmon High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,285 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem Kansas City, Kansas | J C Harmon High Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 686 | #295 of 296 |
| National rank | #33278 of 50,301 | #16562 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 171 | 1,285 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 1,285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 2% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 10.5).
- •Emerson Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 2%).
- •Emerson Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •J C Harmon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 92.4%).
- •Emerson Elem does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 18.1).
- •J C Harmon High is the larger school with 1,285 students compared with 171.
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 Emerson Elem better than J C Harmon High?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elem ranks higher (38.0 vs 10.5 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 Emerson Elem and J C Harmon High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem: 171. J C Harmon High: 1,285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem and J C Harmon High rank in Kansas?
Emerson Elem is 466th of 686 and J C Harmon High is 295th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).