Central Junior High vs Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School
Kewanee · Public high · Grades 7–12
217 students
| Measure | Central Junior High Kewanee, Illinois | Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School Kewanee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 670 | #282 of 691 |
| National rank | #10681 of 15,369 | #11176 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 235 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| city | Kewanee | Kewanee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 35.8).
- •Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Central Junior High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 74%).
- •Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.8).
- •Central Junior High is the larger school with 235 students compared with 217.
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 Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (39.1 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 Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kewanee and Kewanee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Junior High: 235. Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Junior High and Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Central Junior High is 418th of 670 and Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School is 282nd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).