Bismarck-Henning Jr High School vs Creative Communications Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 5–8
246 students
Creative Communications Acad
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
246 students
| Measure | Bismarck-Henning Jr High School Bismarck, Illinois | Creative Communications Acad Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 670 | #670 of 670 |
| National rank | #8489 of 15,369 | #15329 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Bismarck | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bismarck-Henning Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 4.0).
- •Bismarck-Henning Jr High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Bismarck-Henning Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Bismarck-Henning Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 100%).
- •Bismarck-Henning Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.5).
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 Bismarck-Henning Jr High School better than Creative Communications Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Bismarck-Henning Jr High School ranks higher (46.1 vs 4.0 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 Bismarck-Henning Jr High School and Creative Communications Acad?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School: 246. Creative Communications Acad: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bismarck-Henning Jr High School and Creative Communications Acad rank in Illinois?
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School is 314th of 670 and Creative Communications Acad is 670th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).