Du Quoin Middle School vs Nippersink Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 503 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Du Quoin Middle School
Du Quoin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
376 students
Nippersink Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
| Measure | Du Quoin Middle School Du Quoin, Illinois | Nippersink Middle School Richmond, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #374 of 670 | #53 of 670 |
| National rank | #9924 of 15,369 | #1996 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 50% |
| city | Du Quoin | Richmond |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nippersink Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 39.5).
- •Nippersink Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Nippersink Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- •Nippersink Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 57.2%).
- •Du Quoin Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •Nippersink Middle School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 376.
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 Du Quoin Middle School better than Nippersink Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nippersink Middle School ranks higher (77.0 vs 39.5 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 Du Quoin Middle School and Nippersink Middle School?
About 503 km in a straight line, between Du Quoin and Richmond in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Du Quoin Middle School: 376. Nippersink Middle School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Du Quoin Middle School and Nippersink Middle School rank in Illinois?
Du Quoin Middle School is 374th of 670 and Nippersink Middle School is 53rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).