Carl Junction Jr. High vs Harrisonville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Junction Jr. High
Carl Junction · Public middle · Grades 7–8
500 students
Harrisonville Middle
Harrisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
| Measure | Carl Junction Jr. High Carl Junction, Missouri | Harrisonville Middle Harrisonville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 392 | #145 of 392 |
| National rank | #4922 of 15,369 | #6412 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Carl Junction | Harrisonville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Junction Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 55.7).
- •Harrisonville Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Carl Junction Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Carl Junction Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 38%).
- •Harrisonville Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Harrisonville Middle is the larger school with 502 students compared with 500.
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 Carl Junction Jr. High better than Harrisonville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Junction Jr. High ranks higher (62.5 vs 55.7 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 Carl Junction Jr. High and Harrisonville Middle?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Carl Junction and Harrisonville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Junction Jr. High: 500. Harrisonville Middle: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Junction Jr. High and Harrisonville Middle rank in Missouri?
Carl Junction Jr. High is 103rd of 392 and Harrisonville Middle is 145th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).