Herrin Middle School vs Thurgood Marshall School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 504 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrin Middle School
Herrin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
Thurgood Marshall School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
514 students
| Measure | Herrin Middle School Herrin, Illinois | Thurgood Marshall School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #390 of 670 | #24 of 670 |
| National rank | #10213 of 15,369 | #1058 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 513 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 90% |
| city | Herrin | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 38.3).
- •Thurgood Marshall School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 22%).
- •Thurgood Marshall School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 48%).
- •Thurgood Marshall School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 66.1%).
- •Herrin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 513.
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 Herrin Middle School better than Thurgood Marshall School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall School ranks higher (82.9 vs 38.3 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 Herrin Middle School and Thurgood Marshall School?
About 504 km in a straight line, between Herrin and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrin Middle School: 513. Thurgood Marshall School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrin Middle School and Thurgood Marshall School rank in Illinois?
Herrin Middle School is 390th of 670 and Thurgood Marshall School is 24th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).