Carthage 6th Grade Center vs Carthage Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage 6th Grade Center
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–6
377 students
Carthage Jr. High
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 7–8
773 students
| Measure | Carthage 6th Grade Center Carthage, Missouri | Carthage Jr. High Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 392 | #330 of 392 |
| National rank | #8203 of 15,369 | #11866 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 377 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage 6th Grade Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 30.3).
- •Carthage Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 71.1%).
- •Carthage 6th Grade Center does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Carthage Jr. High is the larger school with 773 students compared with 377.
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 Carthage 6th Grade Center better than Carthage Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage 6th Grade Center ranks higher (47.4 vs 30.3 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 Carthage 6th Grade Center and Carthage Jr. High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage 6th Grade Center: 377. Carthage Jr. High: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage 6th Grade Center and Carthage Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Carthage 6th Grade Center is 211th of 392 and Carthage Jr. High is 330th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).