Alan B Shepard Middle School vs J W Eater Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Deerfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
J W Eater Jr High School
Rantoul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle School Deerfield, Illinois | J W Eater Jr High School Rantoul, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 670 | #612 of 670 |
| National rank | #136 of 15,369 | #13972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 7% |
| city | Deerfield | Rantoul |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 18.8).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 7%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 7%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.4).
- •J W Eater Jr High School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 476.
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 Alan B Shepard Middle School better than J W Eater Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks higher (92.7 vs 18.8 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 Alan B Shepard Middle School and J W Eater Jr High School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Rantoul in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle School: 476. J W Eater Jr High School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle School and J W Eater Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Alan B Shepard Middle School is 6th of 670 and J W Eater Jr High School is 612th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).