Edison Junior High School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Junior High School
Pekin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
271 students
Jefferson Elem School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
290 students
| Measure | Edison Junior High School Pekin, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 670 | #2035 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11639 of 15,369 | #46918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 271 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 7.5% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 16.4).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7.5%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 73.4%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.3).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 271.
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 Edison Junior High School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Junior High School ranks higher (31.4 vs 16.4 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 Edison Junior High School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Junior High School: 271. Jefferson Elem School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Junior High School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edison Junior High School is 472nd of 670 and Jefferson Elem School is 2035th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).