Carthage Jr. High vs Northwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 393 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
Northwest Middle
Florissant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Carthage Jr. High Carthage, Missouri | Northwest Middle Florissant, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 392 | #389 of 392 |
| National rank | #11866 of 15,369 | #15045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 773 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | Carthage | Florissant |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 10.6).
- •Carthage Jr. High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Carthage Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Carthage Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 100%).
- •Carthage Jr. High does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 20.3).
- •Carthage Jr. High is the larger school with 773 students compared with 770.
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 Northwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage Jr. High ranks higher (30.3 vs 10.6 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 Northwest Middle?
About 393 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Florissant in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Jr. High: 773. Northwest Middle: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Jr. High and Northwest Middle rank in Missouri?
Carthage Jr. High is 330th of 392 and Northwest Middle is 389th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).