Chillicothe Jr High vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chillicothe Jr High
Chillicothe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
229 students
South Elementary School
Chillicothe · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
424 students
| Measure | Chillicothe Jr High Chillicothe, Illinois | South Elementary School Chillicothe, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 670 | #660 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9312 of 15,369 | #21548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 229 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 47% |
| city | Chillicothe | Chillicothe |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 42.3).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Chillicothe Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 52.8%).
- •South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.6).
- •South Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 229.
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 Chillicothe Jr High better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 42.3 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 Chillicothe Jr High and South Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chillicothe and Chillicothe in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chillicothe Jr High: 229. South Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chillicothe Jr High and South Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Chillicothe Jr High is 346th of 670 and South Elementary School is 660th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).