Jackson Middle vs Jackson Sr. High
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.
Jackson Middle
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 5–6
850 students
Jackson Sr. High
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,830 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle Jackson, Missouri | Jackson Sr. High Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #198 of 392 | #78 of 497 |
| National rank | #7788 of 15,369 | #4150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 850 | 1,830 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 1,830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 66% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 49.3).
- •Jackson Sr. High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 35%).
- •Jackson Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Jackson Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 38.8%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.9).
- •Jackson Sr. High is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 850.
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 Jackson Middle better than Jackson Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Sr. High ranks higher (66.6 vs 49.3 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 Jackson Middle and Jackson Sr. High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle: 850. Jackson Sr. High: 1,830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle and Jackson Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Jackson Middle is 198th of 392 and Jackson Sr. High is 78th of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).