J C Harmon High vs Turner High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 3.9 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
Turner High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,147 students
| Measure | J C Harmon High Kansas City, Kansas | Turner High Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 296 | #283 of 296 |
| National rank | #16562 of 16,910 | #15860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,285 | 1,147 |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | 1,147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 9% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turner High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 10.5).
- •Turner High does better on math proficiency (9% vs 2%).
- •Turner High does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •J C Harmon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 76.3%).
- •Turner High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.1).
- •J C Harmon High is the larger school with 1,285 students compared with 1,147.
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 Turner High?
On the Success Index (US), Turner High ranks higher (16.5 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 Turner High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J C Harmon High: 1,285. Turner High: 1,147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J C Harmon High and Turner High rank in Kansas?
J C Harmon High is 295th of 296 and Turner High is 283rd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).