Prairie Central Jr High School vs Prairie Central Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 604 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Central Jr High School
Forrest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
250 students
Prairie Central Upper Elementary
Forrest · Public middle · Grades 5–6
216 students
| Measure | Prairie Central Jr High School Forrest, Illinois | Prairie Central Upper Elementary Forrest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 670 | #193 of 670 |
| National rank | #6626 of 15,369 | #5912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 250 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 39% |
| city | Forrest | Forrest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Central Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 54.7).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Prairie Central Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Prairie Central Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 52.4%).
- •Prairie Central Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 216.
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 Prairie Central Jr High School better than Prairie Central Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Central Upper Elementary ranks higher (58.0 vs 54.7 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 Prairie Central Jr High School and Prairie Central Upper Elementary?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Forrest and Forrest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Central Jr High School: 250. Prairie Central Upper Elementary: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Central Jr High School and Prairie Central Upper Elementary rank in Illinois?
Prairie Central Jr High School is 222nd of 670 and Prairie Central Upper Elementary is 193rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).