P J Jacobs Junior High vs Point of Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
P J Jacobs Junior High
Stevens Point · Public middle · Grades 7–9
709 students
Point of Discovery School
Stevens Point · Charter high · Grades 7–12
93 students
| Measure | P J Jacobs Junior High Stevens Point, Wisconsin | Point of Discovery School Stevens Point, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 359 | #184 of 446 |
| National rank | #5993 of 15,369 | #9116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 709 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| 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 47.3).
- •P J Jacobs Junior High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •P J Jacobs Junior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •P J Jacobs Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 43%).
- •Point of Discovery School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •P J Jacobs Junior High is the larger school with 709 students compared with 93.
- •P J Jacobs Junior High is a public school while Point of Discovery School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 P J Jacobs Junior High better than Point of Discovery School?
On the Success Index (US), P J Jacobs Junior High ranks higher (57.6 vs 47.3 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 P J Jacobs Junior High and Point of Discovery School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Stevens Point and Stevens Point in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
P J Jacobs Junior High: 709. Point of Discovery School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do P J Jacobs Junior High and Point of Discovery School rank in Wisconsin?
P J Jacobs Junior High is 162nd of 359 and Point of Discovery School is 184th of 446 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).