Parker Junior High School vs Southwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker Junior High School
Flossmoor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
Southwood Middle School
Country Club Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
| Measure | Parker Junior High School Flossmoor, Illinois | Southwood Middle School Country Club Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 670 | #627 of 670 |
| National rank | #10905 of 15,369 | #14245 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 822 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 10% |
| city | Flossmoor | Country Club Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 17.2).
- •Parker Junior High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •Parker Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Parker Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 70.3%).
- •Parker Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Parker Junior High School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 283.
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 Parker Junior High School better than Southwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Junior High School ranks higher (34.8 vs 17.2 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 Parker Junior High School and Southwood Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Flossmoor and Country Club Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker Junior High School: 822. Southwood Middle School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker Junior High School and Southwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Parker Junior High School is 431st of 670 and Southwood Middle School is 627th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).