Middle School Vs High School

There are a lot of differences between middle school and high school. But there might be a lot more similarities between the two than you might think. Let's talk about high school.

High School is quite different than middle school, but it’s also quite similar. Most high schoolers are more mature and more responsible, according to CTQ. However, Middle schoolers can be a lot more immature, especially 6th graders. Depending on the district, and the grade, high school usually gives out more homework, unlike middle school which doesn't hand out large amounts of homework. According to the National High School Center, “More students fail ninth grade than any other grade in high school, and a disproportionate number of students who are held back in

ninth grade subsequently drop out.” In high school there is more peer pressure, mostly towards alcohol and drugs. A lot of times, the reason people are drug and or alcohol addicts is because of peer pressure in high school. Lastly, there are a lot more expectations. It’s easier to get detention, and easier to get suspended.
Moving on to similarities. They both have different teachers for each class. Just like in middle school, you have passing periods, and if you're late to class, you must use your hall pass or else you’ll get detention. There are a lot less people in middle school.
According to NCES, The average U.S. school population for middle school is 595 kids l. In high school there is 752 kids. According to Fhsnicoletta, “Middle school is the birth of puberty. It's the beginning of adolescence for girls and boys. With hormones rising high, drama with girls is especially seen in Middle school. Everyone is trying to find their place in school; that's why cliques are formed; populars, nerds, jocks, theatre kids. Everyone is dividing into groups that will now define who they are through these school years. People begin to figure out their interests by joining as money sport teams and clubs as they can. Subjects are determined for you as there is no range in what you can take. It is strictly your primary classes; math, science and english.”