Manteno High School vs Peotone Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manteno High School
Manteno · Public high · Grades 8–12
587 students
Peotone Jr High School
Peotone · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students
| Measure | Manteno High School Manteno, Illinois | Peotone Jr High School Peotone, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 691 | #220 of 670 |
| National rank | #12089 of 16,910 | #6549 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 587 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Manteno | Peotone |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peotone Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 35.5).
- •Peotone Jr High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Peotone Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Peotone Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 34.6%).
- •Peotone Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.4).
- •Manteno High School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 294.
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 Manteno High School better than Peotone Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Peotone Jr High School ranks higher (55.1 vs 35.5 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 Manteno High School and Peotone Jr High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Manteno and Peotone in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manteno High School: 587. Peotone Jr High School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manteno High School and Peotone Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Manteno High School is 335th of 691 and Peotone Jr High School is 220th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).