McKinley Center vs P J Jacobs Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Center
Stevens Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
P J Jacobs Junior High
Stevens Point · Public middle · Grades 7–9
709 students
| Measure | McKinley Center Stevens Point, Wisconsin | P J Jacobs Junior High Stevens Point, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,069 | #162 of 359 |
| National rank | #20768 of 50,301 | #5993 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 373 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| city | Stevens Point | Stevens Point |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •P J Jacobs Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 56.3).
- •McKinley Center does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •P J Jacobs Junior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •P J Jacobs Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 49.9%).
- •McKinley Center does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •P J Jacobs Junior High is the larger school with 709 students compared with 373.
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 McKinley Center better than P J Jacobs Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), P J Jacobs Junior High ranks higher (57.6 vs 56.3 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 McKinley Center and P J Jacobs Junior High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stevens Point and Stevens Point in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Center: 373. P J Jacobs Junior High: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Center and P J Jacobs Junior High rank in Wisconsin?
McKinley Center is 517th of 1,069 and P J Jacobs Junior High is 162nd of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).