Jefferson City High vs Lewis and Clark Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson City High
Jefferson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,353 students
Lewis and Clark Middle
Jefferson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
| Measure | Jefferson City High Jefferson City, Missouri | Lewis and Clark Middle Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 497 | #241 of 392 |
| National rank | #6410 of 16,910 | #9011 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,353 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| city | Jefferson City | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 43.7).
- •Jefferson City High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Jefferson City High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Jefferson City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 54.2%).
- •Lewis and Clark Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Jefferson City High is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 966.
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 Jefferson City High better than Lewis and Clark Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson City High ranks higher (57.6 vs 43.7 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 Jefferson City High and Lewis and Clark Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Jefferson City and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson City High: 1,353. Lewis and Clark Middle: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson City High and Lewis and Clark Middle rank in Missouri?
Jefferson City High is 172nd of 497 and Lewis and Clark Middle is 241st of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).