Middle School vs. Junior High

This time, we're going to focus on words related to schools and academic institutes. Are you ready? Well, why don't you come with me, then?

What Is Their Difference?

Both refer to the institute we attend before high school. However, 'Middle school' focuses on all issues along with the general academic topics, whereas, 'junior high school' only emphasizes the general topics. 'Middle schools' have a more flexible schedule for classes whereas, 'junior high schools' have traditional and rigid timetables. 'Middle schools' are more grade-based, whereas, 'junior high schools' are more subject-based.

Differences

As mentioned above, 'a middle school' is more student-based and has a flexible timetable. Students learn about different social, emotional, political, and financial issues, along with learning general academic topics. Additionally, the students are put in different classes based on their grades. Look at the examples below:

In third-world countries, we do not have middle schools.

It's really amazing that they are planning on teaching children all the necessary skills in middle schools.

'Junior high schools' tend to focus on teaching only general academic topics. They are more subject-based. Students in such schools are mainly divided based on their fields. Look at the following examples:

Why do you wanna go to another junior high school?

I don't see that much improvement in Jenny ever since she has enrolled in this junior high school.

Similarities

As stated above, both are academic institutes we attend before high school. Check out the following examples:

List the pros and cons of attending a middle school.

I wish I had never enrolled my daughter in this junior high school.

Are They Interchangeable?

Most people use these two interchangeably, but note that if you want to be specific, you must use each appropriately. Compare:

✓ She's going to start her first academic year at Johnson's junior high school.

✓ She's going to start her first academic year at Johnson's middle school.

Both are correct but they have slight differences.

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