J W Eater Jr High School vs Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 11 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
Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch
Thomasboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
68 students
| Measure | J W Eater Jr High School Rantoul, Illinois | Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch Thomasboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #612 of 670 | #25 of 670 |
| National rank | #13972 of 15,369 | #1125 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 477 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 64.5% |
| city | Rantoul | Thomasboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 18.8).
- •Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 7%).
- •Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 7%).
- •Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 87.2%).
- •J W Eater Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.6).
- •J W Eater Jr High School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 68.
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 Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch ranks higher (82.4 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 Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Rantoul and Thomasboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Eater Jr High School: 477. Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Eater Jr High School and Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch rank in Illinois?
J W Eater Jr High School is 612th of 670 and Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch is 25th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).