Argenta-Oreana Middle School vs Brown County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argenta-Oreana Middle School
Argenta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
Brown County Middle School
Mount Sterling · Public middle · Grades 5–8
179 students
| Measure | Argenta-Oreana Middle School Argenta, Illinois | Brown County Middle School Mount Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 670 | #410 of 670 |
| National rank | #13432 of 15,369 | #10498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 180 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Argenta | Mount Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 21.9).
- •Brown County Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Brown County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Brown County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 60%).
- •Brown County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.8).
- •Argenta-Oreana Middle School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 179.
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 Argenta-Oreana Middle School better than Brown County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brown County Middle School ranks higher (36.7 vs 21.9 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 Argenta-Oreana Middle School and Brown County Middle School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Argenta and Mount Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argenta-Oreana Middle School: 180. Brown County Middle School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argenta-Oreana Middle School and Brown County Middle School rank in Illinois?
Argenta-Oreana Middle School is 578th of 670 and Brown County Middle School is 410th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).