Brown County Elementary School vs Brown County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown County Elementary School
Mount Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
270 students
Brown County Middle School
Mount Sterling · Public middle · Grades 5–8
179 students
| Measure | Brown County Elementary School Mount Sterling, Illinois | Brown County Middle School Mount Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 2,303 | #410 of 670 |
| National rank | #32725 of 50,301 | #10498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 270 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Mount Sterling | Mount Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 36.7).
- •Brown County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Brown County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Brown County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 49.6%).
- •Brown County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.5).
- •Brown County Elementary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 179.
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 Brown County Elementary School better than Brown County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brown County Elementary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 36.7 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 Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Sterling and Mount Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown County Elementary School: 270. Brown County Middle School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School rank in Illinois?
Brown County Elementary School is 1135th of 2,303 and Brown County Middle School is 410th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).