Prairie Central Jr High School vs Schuyler Industry Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 195 km 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
Schuyler Industry Middle School
Rushville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
252 students
| Measure | Prairie Central Jr High School Forrest, Illinois | Schuyler Industry Middle School Rushville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 670 | #523 of 670 |
| National rank | #6626 of 15,369 | #12534 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 250 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 19% |
| city | Forrest | Rushville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Central Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 26.8).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 19%).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 24%).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 56%).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Schuyler Industry Middle School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 250.
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 Schuyler Industry Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Central Jr High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 26.8 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 Prairie Central Jr High School and Schuyler Industry Middle School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Forrest and Rushville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Central Jr High School: 250. Schuyler Industry Middle School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Central Jr High School and Schuyler Industry Middle School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Central Jr High School is 222nd of 670 and Schuyler Industry Middle School is 523rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).