Central Junior High vs Pinckneyville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Junior High
Kewanee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
235 students
Pinckneyville Middle School
Pinckneyville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
235 students
| Measure | Central Junior High Kewanee, Illinois | Pinckneyville Middle School Pinckneyville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 670 | #239 of 670 |
| National rank | #10681 of 15,369 | #7072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 235 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| city | Kewanee | Pinckneyville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinckneyville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 35.8).
- •Pinckneyville Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Pinckneyville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Pinckneyville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 74%).
- •Central Junior High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
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 Junior High better than Pinckneyville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinckneyville Middle School ranks higher (52.6 vs 35.8 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 Central Junior High and Pinckneyville Middle School?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Kewanee and Pinckneyville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Junior High: 235. Pinckneyville Middle School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Junior High and Pinckneyville Middle School rank in Illinois?
Central Junior High is 418th of 670 and Pinckneyville Middle School is 239th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).