Elmwood Junior High School vs Farmington Central Jr High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Junior High School
Elmwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
100 students
Farmington Central Jr High Sch
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
| Measure | Elmwood Junior High School Elmwood, Illinois | Farmington Central Jr High Sch Farmington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 670 | #267 of 670 |
| National rank | #2669 of 15,369 | #7676 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 100 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| city | Elmwood | Farmington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 49.8).
- •Elmwood Junior High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Elmwood Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Elmwood Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 42.3%).
- •Farmington Central Jr High Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Farmington Central Jr High Sch is the larger school with 253 students compared with 100.
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 Elmwood Junior High School better than Farmington Central Jr High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Junior High School ranks higher (73.3 vs 49.8 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 Elmwood Junior High School and Farmington Central Jr High Sch?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Elmwood and Farmington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Junior High School: 100. Farmington Central Jr High Sch: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Junior High School and Farmington Central Jr High Sch rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Junior High School is 72nd of 670 and Farmington Central Jr High Sch is 267th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).