Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch vs Liberty Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch
Hardin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
336 students
Liberty Elementary School
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students
| Measure | Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch Hardin, Illinois | Liberty Elementary School Liberty, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 2,303 | #719 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24662 of 50,301 | #22783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 336 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Hardin | Liberty |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 50.7).
- •Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Liberty Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Liberty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 41.7%).
- •Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.0).
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 Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch better than Liberty Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Elementary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 50.7 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 Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch and Liberty Elementary School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Hardin and Liberty in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch: 336. Liberty Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch and Liberty Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch is 809th of 2,303 and Liberty Elementary School is 719th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).