Forest Park Middle School vs Gallatin Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 461 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Middle School
Forest Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
186 students
Gallatin Junior High School
Junction · Public middle · Grades 5–8
186 students
| Measure | Forest Park Middle School Forest Park, Illinois | Gallatin Junior High School Junction, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 670 | #404 of 670 |
| National rank | #12262 of 15,369 | #10447 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 186 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Forest Park | Junction |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gallatin Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 28.2).
- •Forest Park Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Gallatin Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Forest Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 60.2%).
- •Forest Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.6).
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 Forest Park Middle School better than Gallatin Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gallatin Junior High School ranks higher (37.0 vs 28.2 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 Forest Park Middle School and Gallatin Junior High School?
About 461 km in a straight line, between Forest Park and Junction in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Middle School: 186. Gallatin Junior High School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Middle School and Gallatin Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Forest Park Middle School is 510th of 670 and Gallatin Junior High School is 404th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).