Aurora Jr. High vs Verona High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 5.9 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
Verona High
Verona · Public high · Grades 7–12
143 students
| Measure | Aurora Jr. High Aurora, Missouri | Verona High Verona, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 392 | #416 of 497 |
| National rank | #10399 of 15,369 | #12714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 278 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Aurora | Verona |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 32.8).
- •Aurora Jr. High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Aurora Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Aurora Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 62.9%).
- •Verona High does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.1).
- •Aurora Jr. High is the larger school with 278 students compared with 143.
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 Verona High?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Jr. High ranks higher (37.3 vs 32.8 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 Verona High?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Verona in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Jr. High: 278. Verona High: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Jr. High and Verona High rank in Missouri?
Aurora Jr. High is 292nd of 392 and Verona High is 416th of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).