Cobden Jr High School vs Jonesboro Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobden Jr High School
Cobden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
96 students
Jonesboro Elem School
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
338 students
| Measure | Cobden Jr High School Cobden, Illinois | Jonesboro Elem School Jonesboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 670 | #651 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12464 of 15,369 | #21249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 96 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Cobden | Jonesboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonesboro Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 27.1).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 93.8%).
- •Cobden Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Jonesboro Elem School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 96.
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 Cobden Jr High School better than Jonesboro Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonesboro Elem School ranks higher (55.6 vs 27.1 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 Cobden Jr High School and Jonesboro Elem School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Jonesboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cobden Jr High School: 96. Jonesboro Elem School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cobden Jr High School and Jonesboro Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cobden Jr High School is 518th of 670 and Jonesboro Elem School is 651st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).