East Side Elementary School vs Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Side Elementary School
Mc Leansboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
Mc Leansboro · Public high · Grades 7–12
480 students
| Measure | East Side Elementary School Mc Leansboro, Illinois | Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School Mc Leansboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #965 of 2,303 | #318 of 691 |
| National rank | #28382 of 50,301 | #11738 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 384 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 24% |
| city | Mc Leansboro | Mc Leansboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Side Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 36.9).
- •East Side Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 54.4%).
- •East Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 384.
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 East Side Elementary School better than Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Side Elementary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 36.9 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 East Side Elementary School and Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mc Leansboro and Mc Leansboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Side Elementary School: 384. Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Side Elementary School and Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School rank in Illinois?
East Side Elementary School is 965th of 2,303 and Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is 318th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).