Bluffs Junior High School vs Northwestern Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffs Junior High School
Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
37 students
Northwestern Jr High School
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 7–8
40 students
| Measure | Bluffs Junior High School Bluffs, Illinois | Northwestern Jr High School Palmyra, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 37 | 40 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 40 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Bluffs | Palmyra |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.6 vs 24.9).
- •Bluffs Junior High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Northwestern Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Bluffs Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 52.5%).
- •Northwestern Jr High School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 9.3).
- •Northwestern Jr High School is the larger school with 40 students compared with 37.
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 Bluffs Junior High School better than Northwestern Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bluffs Junior High School and Northwestern Jr High School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Bluffs and Palmyra in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffs Junior High School: 37. Northwestern Jr High School: 40. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffs Junior High School and Northwestern Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Bluffs Junior High School is unranked and Northwestern Jr High School is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).