Joseph Arthur Middle School vs Pontiac Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Arthur Middle School
O Fallon · Public middle · Grades 4–8
299 students
Pontiac Jr High School
Fairview Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
212 students
| Measure | Joseph Arthur Middle School O Fallon, Illinois | Pontiac Jr High School Fairview Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 670 | #319 of 670 |
| National rank | #13549 of 15,369 | #8499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 299 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| city | O Fallon | Fairview Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontiac Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 21.4).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Joseph Arthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •Joseph Arthur Middle School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 212.
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 Joseph Arthur Middle School better than Pontiac Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontiac Jr High School ranks higher (46.1 vs 21.4 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 Joseph Arthur Middle School and Pontiac Jr High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between O Fallon and Fairview Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Arthur Middle School: 299. Pontiac Jr High School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Arthur Middle School and Pontiac Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Joseph Arthur Middle School is 587th of 670 and Pontiac Jr High School is 319th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).