EPG Middle School vs Lexington Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EPG Middle School
Gridley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
345 students
Lexington Jr High School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
110 students
| Measure | EPG Middle School Gridley, Illinois | Lexington Jr High School Lexington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 670 | #300 of 670 |
| National rank | #6845 of 15,369 | #8191 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Gridley | Lexington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EPG Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 47.5).
- •EPG Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •EPG Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Lexington Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 34.8%).
- •EPG Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.3).
- •EPG Middle School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 110.
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 EPG Middle School better than Lexington Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), EPG Middle School ranks higher (53.7 vs 47.5 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 EPG Middle School and Lexington Jr High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Gridley and Lexington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EPG Middle School: 345. Lexington Jr High School: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EPG Middle School and Lexington Jr High School rank in Illinois?
EPG Middle School is 232nd of 670 and Lexington Jr High School is 300th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).