Bement Middle School vs Shawnee Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 281 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bement Middle School
Bement · Public middle · Grades 6–8
63 students
Shawnee Jr High School
Wolf Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
62 students
| Measure | Bement Middle School Bement, Illinois | Shawnee Jr High School Wolf Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 670 | #621 of 670 |
| National rank | #5795 of 15,369 | #14103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 63 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 63 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Bement | Wolf Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bement Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 18.1).
- •Bement Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Bement Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Bement Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 80.6%).
- •Shawnee Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Bement Middle School is the larger school with 63 students compared with 62.
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 Bement Middle School better than Shawnee Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bement Middle School ranks higher (58.5 vs 18.1 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 Bement Middle School and Shawnee Jr High School?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Bement and Wolf Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bement Middle School: 63. Shawnee Jr High School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bement Middle School and Shawnee Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Bement Middle School is 188th of 670 and Shawnee Jr High School is 621st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).