Byron Middle School vs Meridian Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Middle School
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Meridian Jr High School
Stillman Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
| Measure | Byron Middle School Byron, Illinois | Meridian Jr High School Stillman Valley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 670 | #243 of 670 |
| National rank | #2421 of 15,369 | #7238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 28% |
| city | Byron | Stillman Valley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 51.8).
- •Byron Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 29.9%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Byron Middle School is the larger school with 366 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 Middle School better than Meridian Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Middle School ranks higher (74.6 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 Middle School and Meridian Jr High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Byron and Stillman Valley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Middle School: 366. Meridian Jr High School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Middle School and Meridian Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Byron Middle School is 64th of 670 and Meridian Jr High School is 243rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).