Junction City Middle School vs Sheridan Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junction City Middle School
Junction City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
Sheridan Elem
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Junction City Middle School Junction City, Kansas | Sheridan Elem Junction City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 205 | #326 of 686 |
| National rank | #12349 of 15,369 | #26314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 900 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 900 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Junction City | Junction City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheridan Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 27.7).
- •Sheridan Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Sheridan Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Junction City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 63.5%).
- •Junction City Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Junction City Middle School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 255.
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 Junction City Middle School better than Sheridan Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Sheridan Elem ranks higher (48.3 vs 27.7 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 Junction City Middle School and Sheridan Elem?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Junction City and Junction City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junction City Middle School: 900. Sheridan Elem: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junction City Middle School and Sheridan Elem rank in Kansas?
Junction City Middle School is 149th of 205 and Sheridan Elem is 326th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).