J C Harmon High vs Silver City Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 426 m 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
Silver City Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,495 students
| Measure | J C Harmon High Kansas City, Kansas | Silver City Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 296 | #677 of 686 |
| National rank | #16562 of 16,910 | #48852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,285 | 1,495 |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | 1,495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 45.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 17% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver City Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.1 vs 10.5).
- •Silver City Elem does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2%).
- •Silver City Elem does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •J C Harmon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 83.5%).
- •J C Harmon High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 45.3).
- •Silver City Elem is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 1,285.
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 Silver City Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Silver City Elem ranks higher (12.1 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 Silver City Elem?
About 426 m in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J C Harmon High: 1,285. Silver City Elem: 1,495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J C Harmon High and Silver City Elem rank in Kansas?
J C Harmon High is 295th of 296 and Silver City Elem is 677th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).