Johnsburg Jr High School vs McHenry Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnsburg Jr High School
Johnsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students
McHenry Middle School
McHenry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
| Measure | Johnsburg Jr High School Johnsburg, Illinois | McHenry Middle School McHenry, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 670 | #317 of 670 |
| National rank | #8171 of 15,369 | #8495 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Johnsburg | McHenry |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnsburg Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 46.1).
- •Johnsburg Jr High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •McHenry Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Johnsburg Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 40.6%).
- •McHenry Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •McHenry Middle School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 373.
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 Johnsburg Jr High School better than McHenry Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnsburg Jr High School ranks higher (47.6 vs 46.1 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 Johnsburg Jr High School and McHenry Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Johnsburg and McHenry in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnsburg Jr High School: 373. McHenry Middle School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnsburg Jr High School and McHenry Middle School rank in Illinois?
Johnsburg Jr High School is 297th of 670 and McHenry Middle School is 317th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).