Aurora Jr. High vs Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 359 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Jr. High
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 7–8
278 students
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
Ferguson · Public middle · Grades 6–6
278 students
| Measure | Aurora Jr. High Aurora, Missouri | Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr Ferguson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 392 | #358 of 392 |
| National rank | #10399 of 15,369 | #13416 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 278 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| city | Aurora | Ferguson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 22.0).
- •Aurora Jr. High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Aurora Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Aurora Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 64.7%).
- •Aurora Jr. High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.2).
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 Aurora Jr. High better than Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Jr. High ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.0 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 Aurora Jr. High and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
About 359 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Ferguson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Jr. High: 278. Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Jr. High and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr rank in Missouri?
Aurora Jr. High is 292nd of 392 and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is 358th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).