Brown County Middle School vs Illini Bluffs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown County Middle School
Mount Sterling · Public middle · Grades 5–8
179 students
Illini Bluffs Middle School
Glasford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
| Measure | Brown County Middle School Mount Sterling, Illinois | Illini Bluffs Middle School Glasford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 670 | #210 of 670 |
| National rank | #10498 of 15,369 | #6344 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 179 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| city | Mount Sterling | Glasford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Illini Bluffs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 36.7).
- •Illini Bluffs Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Illini Bluffs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Illini Bluffs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 40.2%).
- •Brown County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.1).
- •Illini Bluffs Middle School is the larger school with 181 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 Middle School better than Illini Bluffs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Illini Bluffs Middle School ranks higher (56.0 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 Middle School and Illini Bluffs Middle School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Mount Sterling and Glasford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown County Middle School: 179. Illini Bluffs Middle School: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown County Middle School and Illini Bluffs Middle School rank in Illinois?
Brown County Middle School is 410th of 670 and Illini Bluffs Middle School is 210th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).