Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch vs Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 197 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
Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary
Piper City · Public middle · Grades 4–8
129 students
| Measure | Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch Bushnell, Illinois | Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary Piper City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 670 | #383 of 670 |
| National rank | #13133 of 15,369 | #10054 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 131 | 129 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| city | Bushnell | Piper City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 23.4).
- •Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 96.1%).
- •Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.1).
- •Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch is the larger school with 131 students compared with 129.
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 Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary ranks higher (39.0 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 Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Bushnell and Piper City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch: 131. Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary: 129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch and Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary rank in Illinois?
Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch is 557th of 670 and Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary is 383rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).