C B Smith Elem School vs Edison Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 118 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C B Smith Elem School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
264 students
Edison Junior High School
Pekin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
271 students
| Measure | C B Smith Elem School Pekin, Illinois | Edison Junior High School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1522 of 2,303 | #472 of 670 |
| National rank | #39619 of 50,301 | #11639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 264 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 28.3).
- •C B Smith Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •C B Smith Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 75.4%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.5).
- •Edison Junior High School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 264.
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 C B Smith Elem School better than Edison Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Junior High School ranks higher (31.4 vs 28.3 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 C B Smith Elem School and Edison Junior High School?
About 118 m in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C B Smith Elem School: 264. Edison Junior High School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C B Smith Elem School and Edison Junior High School rank in Illinois?
C B Smith Elem School is 1522nd of 2,303 and Edison Junior High School is 472nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).