Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch vs Crestwood Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch
Bushnell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
131 students
Crestwood Jr High School
Paris · Public middle · Grades 6–8
134 students
| Measure | Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch Bushnell, Illinois | Crestwood Jr High School Paris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 670 | #258 of 670 |
| National rank | #13133 of 15,369 | #7471 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 131 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| city | Bushnell | Paris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestwood Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 23.4).
- •Crestwood Jr High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Crestwood Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Crestwood Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 58%).
- •Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.8).
- •Crestwood Jr High School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 131.
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 Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch better than Crestwood Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood Jr High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 23.4 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 Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch and Crestwood Jr High School?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Bushnell and Paris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch: 131. Crestwood Jr High School: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch and Crestwood Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch is 557th of 670 and Crestwood Jr High School is 258th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).