Prairie Central Jr High School vs Somonauk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 100 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
Somonauk Middle School
Somonauk · Public middle · Grades 5–8
249 students
| Measure | Prairie Central Jr High School Forrest, Illinois | Somonauk Middle School Somonauk, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 670 | #120 of 670 |
| National rank | #6626 of 15,369 | #3962 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 250 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Forrest | Somonauk |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somonauk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 54.7).
- •Somonauk Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Somonauk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Somonauk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 52.4%).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.6).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 249.
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 Somonauk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Somonauk Middle School ranks higher (67.2 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 Somonauk Middle School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Forrest and Somonauk in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Central Jr High School: 250. Somonauk Middle School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Central Jr High School and Somonauk Middle School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Central Jr High School is 222nd of 670 and Somonauk Middle School is 120th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).