Galesburg Jr High School vs Lombard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 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
Lombard Middle School
Galesburg · Public middle · Grades 5–6
534 students
| Measure | Galesburg Jr High School Galesburg, Illinois | Lombard Middle School Galesburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 670 | #392 of 670 |
| National rank | #12035 of 15,369 | #10236 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 518 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Galesburg | Galesburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lombard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 29.4).
- •Galesburg Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 80.5%).
- •Lombard Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.2).
- •Lombard Middle School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 518.
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 Lombard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lombard Middle School ranks higher (38.2 vs 29.4 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 Galesburg Jr High School and Lombard Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Galesburg and Galesburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galesburg Jr High School: 518. Lombard Middle School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galesburg Jr High School and Lombard Middle School rank in Illinois?
Galesburg Jr High School is 498th of 670 and Lombard Middle School is 392nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).