Northlawn Jr High School vs Taylorville Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northlawn Jr High School
Streator · Public middle · Grades 5–8
614 students
Taylorville Jr High School
Taylorville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
614 students
| Measure | Northlawn Jr High School Streator, Illinois | Taylorville Jr High School Taylorville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 670 | #248 of 670 |
| National rank | #13639 of 15,369 | #7295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 614 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 36% |
| city | Streator | Taylorville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylorville Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 20.8).
- •Taylorville Jr High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Taylorville Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24%).
- •Taylorville Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 71.7%).
- •Taylorville Jr High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
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 Northlawn Jr High School better than Taylorville Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylorville Jr High School ranks higher (51.6 vs 20.8 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 Northlawn Jr High School and Taylorville Jr High School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Streator and Taylorville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northlawn Jr High School: 614. Taylorville Jr High School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northlawn Jr High School and Taylorville Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Northlawn Jr High School is 591st of 670 and Taylorville Jr High School is 248th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).