Harold B Dawson Middle School vs Shiloh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold B Dawson Middle School
West Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
Shiloh Middle School
Shiloh · Public middle · Grades 4–8
331 students
| Measure | Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria, Illinois | Shiloh Middle School Shiloh, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 670 | #156 of 670 |
| National rank | #15088 of 15,369 | #4739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 331 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 46% |
| city | West Peoria | Shiloh |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shiloh Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 10.1).
- •Shiloh Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 4%).
- •Shiloh Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 10%).
- •Shiloh Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 92.1%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.6).
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 Harold B Dawson Middle School better than Shiloh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shiloh Middle School ranks higher (63.4 vs 10.1 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 Harold B Dawson Middle School and Shiloh Middle School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between West Peoria and Shiloh in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold B Dawson Middle School: 331. Shiloh Middle School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold B Dawson Middle School and Shiloh Middle School rank in Illinois?
Harold B Dawson Middle School is 658th of 670 and Shiloh Middle School is 156th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).