Meridian Jr High School vs Momence Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Jr High School
Stillman Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
Momence Jr High School
Momence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
327 students
| Measure | Meridian Jr High School Stillman Valley, Illinois | Momence Jr High School Momence, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 670 | #540 of 670 |
| National rank | #7238 of 15,369 | #12861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 328 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| city | Stillman Valley | Momence |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 25.0).
- •Meridian Jr High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Meridian Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •Meridian Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 71.3%).
- •Momence Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Meridian Jr High School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 327.
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 Meridian Jr High School better than Momence Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Jr High School ranks higher (51.8 vs 25.0 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 Meridian Jr High School and Momence Jr High School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Stillman Valley and Momence in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Jr High School: 328. Momence Jr High School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Jr High School and Momence Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Meridian Jr High School is 243rd of 670 and Momence Jr High School is 540th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).