Beecher Junior High School vs Prairie Central Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beecher Junior High School
Beecher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
249 students
Prairie Central Jr High School
Forrest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
250 students
| Measure | Beecher Junior High School Beecher, Illinois | Prairie Central Jr High School Forrest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 670 | #222 of 670 |
| National rank | #9985 of 15,369 | #6626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 249 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 43% |
| city | Beecher | Forrest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Central Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 39.2).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 19%).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Beecher Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 52.4%).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 249.
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 Beecher Junior High School better than Prairie Central Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Central Jr High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 39.2 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 Beecher Junior High School and Prairie Central Jr High School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Beecher and Forrest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beecher Junior High School: 249. Prairie Central Jr High School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beecher Junior High School and Prairie Central Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Beecher Junior High School is 376th of 670 and Prairie Central Jr High School is 222nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).