Early Learning Center vs Effingham Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Learning Center
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades K–K
175 students
Effingham Junior High School
Effingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Effingham, Illinois | Effingham Junior High School Effingham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 2,303 | #415 of 670 |
| National rank | #9708 of 50,301 | #10623 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 175 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Effingham | Effingham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 36.1).
- •Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 43.7%).
- •Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Effingham Junior High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 175.
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 Early Learning Center better than Effingham Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Early Learning Center ranks higher (72.3 vs 36.1 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 Early Learning Center and Effingham Junior High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Effingham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 175. Effingham Junior High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and Effingham Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Early Learning Center is 240th of 2,303 and Effingham Junior High School is 415th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).