Byron High School 9-12 vs Meridian Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron High School 9-12
Byron · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
Meridian Jr High School
Stillman Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
| Measure | Byron High School 9-12 Byron, Illinois | Meridian Jr High School Stillman Valley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 691 | #243 of 670 |
| National rank | #6165 of 16,910 | #7238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Byron | Stillman Valley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron High School 9-12 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 51.8).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Meridian Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 29.9%).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Byron High School 9-12 is the larger school with 464 students compared with 328.
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 Byron High School 9-12 better than Meridian Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron High School 9-12 ranks higher (58.5 vs 51.8 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 Byron High School 9-12 and Meridian Jr High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Byron and Stillman Valley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron High School 9-12: 464. Meridian Jr High School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron High School 9-12 and Meridian Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Byron High School 9-12 is 76th of 691 and Meridian Jr High School is 243rd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).