Athens Junior High School vs Sangamon Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 42 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
Sangamon Valley Middle School
Illiopolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
145 students
| Measure | Athens Junior High School Athens, Illinois | Sangamon Valley Middle School Illiopolis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 670 | #382 of 670 |
| National rank | #6161 of 15,369 | #10052 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 144 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Athens | Illiopolis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 39.0).
- •Athens Junior High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Athens Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Athens Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 62.8%).
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.4).
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 144.
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 Sangamon Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Athens Junior High School ranks higher (56.8 vs 39.0 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 Sangamon Valley Middle School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Athens and Illiopolis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Junior High School: 144. Sangamon Valley Middle School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Junior High School and Sangamon Valley Middle School rank in Illinois?
Athens Junior High School is 203rd of 670 and Sangamon Valley Middle School is 382nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).