Central A & M High School vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central A & M High School
Moweaqua · Public high · Grades 9–12
215 students
Meridian Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
195 students
| Measure | Central A & M High School Moweaqua, Illinois | Meridian Middle School Macon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 691 | #350 of 670 |
| National rank | #10302 of 16,910 | #9405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 215 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 28% |
| city | Moweaqua | Macon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.6 vs 41.9).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24.5%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34.5%).
- •Central A & M High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 42.6%).
- •Central A & M High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.2).
- •Central A & M High School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 195.
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 Central A & M High School better than Meridian Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central A & M High School and Meridian Middle School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Moweaqua and Macon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central A & M High School: 215. Meridian Middle School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central A & M High School and Meridian Middle School rank in Illinois?
Central A & M High School is 232nd of 691 and Meridian Middle School is 350th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).