Hawthorn Middle School South vs Mattoon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Middle School South
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
Mattoon Middle School
Mattoon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Middle School South Vernon Hills, Illinois | Mattoon Middle School Mattoon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 670 | #424 of 670 |
| National rank | #3837 of 15,369 | #10799 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 609 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 18% |
| city | Vernon Hills | Mattoon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Middle School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 35.3).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South does better on math proficiency (50% vs 18%).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 64.6%).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Mattoon Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 609.
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 Hawthorn Middle School South better than Mattoon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Middle School South ranks higher (67.7 vs 35.3 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 Hawthorn Middle School South and Mattoon Middle School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Vernon Hills and Mattoon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Middle School South: 609. Mattoon Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Middle School South and Mattoon Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Middle School South is 112th of 670 and Mattoon Middle School is 424th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).