Carthage Jr. High vs Columbian Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage Jr. High
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 7–8
773 students
Columbian Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
398 students
| Measure | Carthage Jr. High Carthage, Missouri | Columbian Elem. Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 392 | #777 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11866 of 15,369 | #30346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 773 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbian Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 30.3).
- •Columbian Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Columbian Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Carthage Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 81.7%).
- •Columbian Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •Carthage Jr. High is the larger school with 773 students compared with 398.
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 Jr. High better than Columbian Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Columbian Elem. ranks higher (42.4 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 Jr. High and Columbian Elem.?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Jr. High: 773. Columbian Elem.: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Jr. High and Columbian Elem. rank in Missouri?
Carthage Jr. High is 330th of 392 and Columbian Elem. is 777th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).