Du Quoin Middle School vs Elverado Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Du Quoin Middle School
Du Quoin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
376 students
Elverado Junior High School
Vergennes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
69 students
| Measure | Du Quoin Middle School Du Quoin, Illinois | Elverado Junior High School Vergennes, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 670 | #310 of 670 |
| National rank | #9924 of 15,369 | #8380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Du Quoin | Vergennes |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elverado Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 39.5).
- •Elverado Junior High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Elverado Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Du Quoin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 68.1%).
- •Elverado Junior High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.1).
- •Du Quoin Middle School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 69.
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 Du Quoin Middle School better than Elverado Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elverado Junior High School ranks higher (46.6 vs 39.5 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 Du Quoin Middle School and Elverado Junior High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Du Quoin and Vergennes in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Du Quoin Middle School: 376. Elverado Junior High School: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Du Quoin Middle School and Elverado Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Du Quoin Middle School is 374th of 670 and Elverado Junior High School is 310th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).