Orion Middle School vs Sherrard Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orion Middle School
Orion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
Sherrard Jr High School
Sherrard · Public middle · Grades 7–8
189 students
| Measure | Orion Middle School Orion, Illinois | Sherrard Jr High School Sherrard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 670 | #131 of 670 |
| National rank | #3899 of 15,369 | #4232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 244 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Orion | Sherrard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 65.8).
- •Orion Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Sherrard Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Orion Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 35.4%).
- •Sherrard Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
- •Orion Middle School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 189.
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 Orion Middle School better than Sherrard Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Orion Middle School ranks higher (67.5 vs 65.8 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 Orion Middle School and Sherrard Jr High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Orion and Sherrard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orion Middle School: 244. Sherrard Jr High School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orion Middle School and Sherrard Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Orion Middle School is 116th of 670 and Sherrard Jr High School is 131st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).