Brownstown Jr High School vs Vandalia Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 13 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
Vandalia Junior High School
Vandalia · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
| Measure | Brownstown Jr High School Brownstown, Illinois | Vandalia Junior High School Vandalia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 670 | #450 of 670 |
| National rank | #8665 of 15,369 | #11219 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 61 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 61 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Brownstown | Vandalia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownstown Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 33.4).
- •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 35%).
- •Vandalia Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 54.1%).
- •Brownstown Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.9).
- •Vandalia Junior High School is the larger school with 502 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 Vandalia Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brownstown Jr High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 33.4 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 Vandalia Junior High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Brownstown and Vandalia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownstown Jr High School: 61. Vandalia Junior High School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownstown Jr High School and Vandalia Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Brownstown Jr High School is 327th of 670 and Vandalia Junior High School is 450th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).