Athens Junior High School vs Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Junior High School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 7–8
144 students
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch
Mazon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
144 students
| Measure | Athens Junior High School Athens, Illinois | Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch Mazon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 670 | #393 of 670 |
| National rank | #6161 of 15,369 | #10253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 144 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Athens | Mazon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 38.1).
- •Athens Junior High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Athens Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Athens Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 42.4%).
- •Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
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 Athens Junior High School better than Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Athens Junior High School ranks higher (56.8 vs 38.1 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 Athens Junior High School and Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Athens and Mazon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Junior High School: 144. Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Junior High School and Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Athens Junior High School is 203rd of 670 and Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch is 393rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).