Fulton Jr High School vs Joseph Arthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulton Jr High School
O Fallon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
667 students
Joseph Arthur Middle School
O Fallon · Public middle · Grades 4–8
299 students
| Measure | Fulton Jr High School O Fallon, Illinois | Joseph Arthur Middle School O Fallon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 670 | #587 of 670 |
| National rank | #4550 of 15,369 | #13549 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 667 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 14% |
| city | O Fallon | O Fallon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fulton Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 21.4).
- •Fulton Jr High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 14%).
- •Fulton Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 25%).
- •Joseph Arthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.5).
- •Fulton Jr High School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 299.
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 Fulton Jr High School better than Joseph Arthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fulton Jr High School ranks higher (64.2 vs 21.4 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 Fulton Jr High School and Joseph Arthur Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between O Fallon and O Fallon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulton Jr High School: 667. Joseph Arthur Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulton Jr High School and Joseph Arthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Fulton Jr High School is 146th of 670 and Joseph Arthur Middle School is 587th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).