East Prairie Middle School vs Mercer County Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 262 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Prairie Middle School
Tuscola · Public middle · Grades 5–8
271 students
Mercer County Jr High School
Aledo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
| Measure | East Prairie Middle School Tuscola, Illinois | Mercer County Jr High School Aledo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 670 | #399 of 670 |
| National rank | #7873 of 15,369 | #10407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 271 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Tuscola | Aledo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Prairie Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 37.3).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 49.6%).
- •Mercer County Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •East Prairie Middle School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 270.
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 East Prairie Middle School better than Mercer County Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Prairie Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 37.3 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 East Prairie Middle School and Mercer County Jr High School?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Tuscola and Aledo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Prairie Middle School: 271. Mercer County Jr High School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Prairie Middle School and Mercer County Jr High School rank in Illinois?
East Prairie Middle School is 279th of 670 and Mercer County Jr High School is 399th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).