Chillicothe Jr High vs River Bend Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chillicothe Jr High
Chillicothe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
229 students
River Bend Middle School
Fulton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
| Measure | Chillicothe Jr High Chillicothe, Illinois | River Bend Middle School Fulton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 670 | #356 of 670 |
| National rank | #9312 of 15,369 | #9459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 229 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 26% |
| city | Chillicothe | Fulton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.3 vs 41.7).
- •River Bend Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Chillicothe Jr High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •River Bend Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 52.4%).
- •River Bend Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.6).
- •Chillicothe Jr High is the larger school with 229 students compared with 228.
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 Chillicothe Jr High better than River Bend 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 Chillicothe Jr High and River Bend Middle School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Chillicothe and Fulton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chillicothe Jr High: 229. River Bend Middle School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chillicothe Jr High and River Bend Middle School rank in Illinois?
Chillicothe Jr High is 346th of 670 and River Bend Middle School is 356th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).