J C Harmon High vs Junction Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J C Harmon High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,285 students
Junction Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | J C Harmon High Kansas City, Kansas | Junction Elementary Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 296 | #519 of 686 |
| National rank | #16562 of 16,910 | #36668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,285 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 32% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junction Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 10.5).
- •Junction Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2%).
- •Junction Elementary 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 79.9%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.1).
- •J C Harmon High is the larger school with 1,285 students compared with 234.
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 J C Harmon High better than Junction Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Junction Elementary ranks higher (32.9 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 J C Harmon High and Junction Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J C Harmon High: 1,285. Junction Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J C Harmon High and Junction Elementary rank in Kansas?
J C Harmon High is 295th of 296 and Junction Elementary is 519th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).