Central Middle School vs Hampshire Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 8–8
418 students
Hampshire Middle School
Hampshire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Burlington, Illinois | Hampshire Middle School Hampshire, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 670 | #227 of 670 |
| National rank | #2228 of 15,369 | #6737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 37% |
| city | Burlington | Hampshire |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 54.2).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 33.5%).
- •Hampshire Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.0).
- •Hampshire Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 418.
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 Middle School better than Hampshire Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (75.7 vs 54.2 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 Middle School and Hampshire Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Hampshire in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 418. Hampshire Middle School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Hampshire Middle School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 58th of 670 and Hampshire Middle School is 227th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).