Gavin South Middle School vs Pontiac Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gavin South Middle School
Ingleside · Public middle · Grades 5–8
325 students
Pontiac Jr High School
Pontiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students
| Measure | Gavin South Middle School Ingleside, Illinois | Pontiac Jr High School Pontiac, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 670 | #476 of 670 |
| National rank | #12103 of 15,369 | #11699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| city | Ingleside | Pontiac |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontiac Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 29.0).
- •Gavin South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 58.2%).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Pontiac Jr High School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 Gavin South Middle School better than Pontiac Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontiac Jr High School ranks higher (31.2 vs 29.0 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 Gavin South Middle School and Pontiac Jr High School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Ingleside and Pontiac in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gavin South Middle School: 325. Pontiac Jr High School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gavin South Middle School and Pontiac Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Gavin South Middle School is 500th of 670 and Pontiac Jr High School is 476th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).