McPherson High vs McPherson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McPherson High
McPherson · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
McPherson Middle School
McPherson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
| Measure | McPherson High McPherson, Kansas | McPherson Middle School McPherson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 296 | #105 of 205 |
| National rank | #12091 of 16,910 | #10786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | McPherson | McPherson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.5 vs 35.4).
- •McPherson Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •McPherson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •McPherson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 40.3%).
- •McPherson High does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •McPherson High is the larger school with 658 students compared with 474.
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 McPherson High better than McPherson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McPherson High and McPherson Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between McPherson and McPherson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McPherson High: 658. McPherson Middle School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McPherson High and McPherson Middle School rank in Kansas?
McPherson High is 149th of 296 and McPherson Middle School is 105th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).