Stephen Decatur Middle School vs Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 7–8
413 students
Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch
Warrensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
203 students
| Measure | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur, Illinois | Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch Warrensburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 670 | #409 of 670 |
| National rank | #15173 of 15,369 | #10493 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 21% |
| city | Decatur | Warrensburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 9.0).
- •Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (21% vs 4%).
- •Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 11%).
- •Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 85.7%).
- •Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.0).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 203.
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 Stephen Decatur Middle School better than Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch ranks higher (36.8 vs 9.0 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 Stephen Decatur Middle School and Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Warrensburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stephen Decatur Middle School: 413. Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stephen Decatur Middle School and Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Stephen Decatur Middle School is 664th of 670 and Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch is 409th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).