Carthage 6th Grade Center vs Knob Noster Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 189 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
Knob Noster Middle
Knob Noster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Carthage 6th Grade Center Carthage, Missouri | Knob Noster Middle Knob Noster, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 392 | #123 of 392 |
| National rank | #8203 of 15,369 | #5393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Carthage | Knob Noster |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knob Noster Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 47.4).
- •Knob Noster Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 71.1%).
- •Carthage 6th Grade Center does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Knob Noster Middle is the larger school with 381 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 Knob Noster Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Knob Noster Middle ranks higher (60.4 vs 47.4 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 Knob Noster Middle?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Knob Noster in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage 6th Grade Center: 377. Knob Noster Middle: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage 6th Grade Center and Knob Noster Middle rank in Missouri?
Carthage 6th Grade Center is 211th of 392 and Knob Noster Middle is 123rd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).