Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School vs St Elmo Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 133 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School
Chrisman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
54 students
St Elmo Jr High School
Saint Elmo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
55 students
| Measure | Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School Chrisman, Illinois | St Elmo Jr High School Saint Elmo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 54 | 55 |
| Enrollment | 54 | 55 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Chrisman | Saint Elmo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 28.4).
- •St Elmo Jr High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 54.5%).
- •Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.0).
- •St Elmo Jr High School is the larger school with 55 students compared with 54.
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 Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School better than St Elmo Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School ranks higher (43.8 vs 28.4 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 Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School and St Elmo Jr High School?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Chrisman and Saint Elmo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School: 54. St Elmo Jr High School: 55. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School and St Elmo Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School is unranked and St Elmo Jr High School is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).