Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch vs Prairie Central Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch
Big Rock · Public middle · Grades 5–8
216 students
Prairie Central Upper Elementary
Forrest · Public middle · Grades 5–6
216 students
| Measure | Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch Big Rock, Illinois | Prairie Central Upper Elementary Forrest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 670 | #193 of 670 |
| National rank | #3044 of 15,369 | #5912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 216 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Big Rock | Forrest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 58.0).
- •Prairie Central Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 44%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.0).
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 Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch better than Prairie Central Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch ranks higher (71.4 vs 58.0 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 Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch and Prairie Central Upper Elementary?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Big Rock and Forrest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch: 216. Prairie Central Upper Elementary: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch and Prairie Central Upper Elementary rank in Illinois?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is 88th of 670 and Prairie Central Upper Elementary is 193rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).