Grand Ridge School vs Shepherd Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Ridge School
Grand Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–8
212 students
Shepherd Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
353 students
| Measure | Grand Ridge School Grand Ridge, Illinois | Shepherd Middle School Ottawa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 2,303 | #414 of 670 |
| National rank | #15986 of 50,301 | #10613 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 212 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Grand Ridge | Ottawa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 36.2).
- •Grand Ridge School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Grand Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Grand Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 54.7%).
- •Grand Ridge School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.8).
- •Shepherd Middle School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 212.
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 Grand Ridge School better than Shepherd Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Ridge School ranks higher (63.2 vs 36.2 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 Grand Ridge School and Shepherd Middle School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Ridge and Ottawa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Ridge School: 212. Shepherd Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Ridge School and Shepherd Middle School rank in Illinois?
Grand Ridge School is 449th of 2,303 and Shepherd Middle School is 414th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).