Germantown Hills Middle School vs Sterling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Germantown Hills Middle School
Germantown Hills · Public middle · Grades 5–8
374 students
Sterling Middle School
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
374 students
| Measure | Germantown Hills Middle School Germantown Hills, Illinois | Sterling Middle School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 670 | #648 of 670 |
| National rank | #1894 of 15,369 | #14887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 5% |
| city | Germantown Hills | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Germantown Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 12.2).
- •Germantown Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 5%).
- •Germantown Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 11%).
- •Germantown Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 88.5%).
- •Germantown Hills Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
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 Germantown Hills Middle School better than Sterling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Germantown Hills Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 12.2 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 Germantown Hills Middle School and Sterling Middle School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Germantown Hills and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Germantown Hills Middle School: 374. Sterling Middle School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Germantown Hills Middle School and Sterling Middle School rank in Illinois?
Germantown Hills Middle School is 50th of 670 and Sterling Middle School is 648th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).