Deland-Weldon Middle School vs Northwestern Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deland-Weldon Middle School
Weldon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
28 students
Northwestern Jr High School
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 7–8
40 students
| Measure | Deland-Weldon Middle School Weldon, Illinois | Northwestern Jr High School Palmyra, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 28 | 40 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 40 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 5% |
| city | Weldon | Palmyra |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 22.6).
- •Northwestern Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Northwestern Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 53.6%).
- •Deland-Weldon Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 8.0).
- •Northwestern Jr High School is the larger school with 40 students compared with 28.
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 Deland-Weldon Middle School better than Northwestern Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Jr High School ranks higher (24.9 vs 22.6 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 Deland-Weldon Middle School and Northwestern Jr High School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Weldon and Palmyra in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deland-Weldon Middle School: 28. Northwestern Jr High School: 40. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deland-Weldon Middle School and Northwestern Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Deland-Weldon Middle School is unranked and Northwestern Jr High School is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).