Mokena Jr High School vs Vandalia Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 303 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mokena Jr High School
Mokena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
Vandalia Junior High School
Vandalia · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
| Measure | Mokena Jr High School Mokena, Illinois | Vandalia Junior High School Vandalia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 670 | #450 of 670 |
| National rank | #3262 of 15,369 | #11219 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Mokena | Vandalia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mokena Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 33.4).
- •Mokena Jr High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Mokena Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Mokena Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 49.8%).
- •Mokena Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
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 Mokena Jr High School better than Vandalia Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mokena Jr High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 33.4 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 Mokena Jr High School and Vandalia Junior High School?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Mokena and Vandalia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mokena Jr High School: 502. Vandalia Junior High School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mokena Jr High School and Vandalia Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Mokena Jr High School is 98th of 670 and Vandalia Junior High School is 450th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).