Galesburg Jr High School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 148 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galesburg Jr High School
Galesburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
518 students
Jefferson Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Galesburg Jr High School Galesburg, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 670 | #618 of 670 |
| National rank | #12035 of 15,369 | #14073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 5% |
| city | Galesburg | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galesburg Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 18.2).
- •Galesburg Jr High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 5%).
- •Galesburg Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 10%).
- •Galesburg Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 80.7%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.2).
- •Galesburg Jr High School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 517.
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 Galesburg Jr High School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Galesburg Jr High School ranks higher (29.4 vs 18.2 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 Galesburg Jr High School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Galesburg and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galesburg Jr High School: 518. Jefferson Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galesburg Jr High School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Galesburg Jr High School is 498th of 670 and Jefferson Middle School is 618th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).