C F Simmons Middle School vs Henry W Cowherd Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C F Simmons Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
| Measure | C F Simmons Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Henry W Cowherd Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 670 | #596 of 670 |
| National rank | #13353 of 15,369 | #13692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 792 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 9% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C F Simmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 20.5).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 67%).
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 792.
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 C F Simmons Middle School better than Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), C F Simmons Middle School ranks higher (22.3 vs 20.5 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 C F Simmons Middle School and Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C F Simmons Middle School: 792. Henry W Cowherd Middle School: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C F Simmons Middle School and Henry W Cowherd Middle School rank in Illinois?
C F Simmons Middle School is 573rd of 670 and Henry W Cowherd Middle School is 596th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).