J W Eater Jr High School vs Macomb Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 214 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Eater Jr High School
Rantoul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
Macomb Middle School
Macomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | J W Eater Jr High School Rantoul, Illinois | Macomb Middle School Macomb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 670 | #369 of 670 |
| National rank | #13972 of 15,369 | #9748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 25% |
| city | Rantoul | Macomb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macomb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 18.8).
- •Macomb Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 7%).
- •Macomb Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 7%).
- •Macomb Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 87.2%).
- •J W Eater Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.9).
- •Macomb Middle School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 477.
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 J W Eater Jr High School better than Macomb Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Macomb Middle School ranks higher (40.3 vs 18.8 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 J W Eater Jr High School and Macomb Middle School?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Rantoul and Macomb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Eater Jr High School: 477. Macomb Middle School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Eater Jr High School and Macomb Middle School rank in Illinois?
J W Eater Jr High School is 612th of 670 and Macomb Middle School is 369th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).