Junction Elementary vs Turner High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junction Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
Turner High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,147 students
| Measure | Junction Elementary Kansas City, Kansas | Turner High Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 686 | #283 of 296 |
| National rank | #36668 of 50,301 | #15860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 234 | 1,147 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 1,147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 9% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junction Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 16.5).
- •Junction Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Turner High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 79.9%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Turner High is the larger school with 1,147 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 Junction Elementary better than Turner High?
On the Success Index (US), Junction Elementary ranks higher (32.9 vs 16.5 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 Junction Elementary and Turner High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junction Elementary: 234. Turner High: 1,147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junction Elementary and Turner High rank in Kansas?
Junction Elementary is 519th of 686 and Turner High is 283rd of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).