Brownstown Jr High School vs Shawnee Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownstown Jr High School
Brownstown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
61 students
Shawnee Jr High School
Wolf Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
62 students
| Measure | Brownstown Jr High School Brownstown, Illinois | Shawnee Jr High School Wolf Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 670 | #621 of 670 |
| National rank | #8665 of 15,369 | #14103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 61 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 61 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Brownstown | Wolf Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownstown Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 18.1).
- •Brownstown Jr High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Brownstown Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 17%).
- •Brownstown Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 80.6%).
- •Brownstown Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Shawnee Jr High School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 61.
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 Brownstown Jr High School better than Shawnee Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brownstown Jr High School ranks higher (45.2 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 Brownstown Jr High School and Shawnee Jr High School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Brownstown and Wolf Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownstown Jr High School: 61. Shawnee Jr High School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownstown Jr High School and Shawnee Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Brownstown Jr High School is 327th of 670 and Shawnee Jr High School is 621st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).