Gillespie Middle School vs Staunton Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Middle School
Gillespie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
Staunton Jr High School
Staunton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
| Measure | Gillespie Middle School Gillespie, Illinois | Staunton Jr High School Staunton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 670 | #459 of 670 |
| National rank | #11617 of 15,369 | #11410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 244 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Gillespie | Staunton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Staunton Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 31.5).
- •Gillespie Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Gillespie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Staunton Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 62.7%).
- •Staunton Jr High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •Gillespie Middle School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 240.
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 Gillespie Middle School better than Staunton Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Staunton Jr High School ranks higher (32.5 vs 31.5 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 Gillespie Middle School and Staunton Jr High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Gillespie and Staunton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie Middle School: 244. Staunton Jr High School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Middle School and Staunton Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Gillespie Middle School is 471st of 670 and Staunton Jr High School is 459th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).