Pontiac Jr High School vs St Joseph Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pontiac Jr High School
Pontiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students
St Joseph Middle School
Saint Joseph · Public middle · Grades 5–8
325 students
| Measure | Pontiac Jr High School Pontiac, Illinois | St Joseph Middle School Saint Joseph, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 670 | #118 of 670 |
| National rank | #11699 of 15,369 | #3927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 326 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| city | Pontiac | Saint Joseph |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 31.2).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 50%).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Pontiac Jr High School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 Pontiac Jr High School better than St Joseph Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St Joseph Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 31.2 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 Pontiac Jr High School and St Joseph Middle School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Saint Joseph in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pontiac Jr High School: 326. St Joseph Middle School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pontiac Jr High School and St Joseph Middle School rank in Illinois?
Pontiac Jr High School is 476th of 670 and St Joseph Middle School is 118th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).