Effingham High School vs Effingham Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 370 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Effingham High School
Effingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
712 students
Effingham Junior High School
Effingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
| Measure | Effingham High School Effingham, Illinois | Effingham Junior High School Effingham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 691 | #415 of 670 |
| National rank | #9638 of 16,910 | #10623 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 712 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Effingham | Effingham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Effingham High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 36.1).
- •Effingham High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Effingham High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Effingham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 43.7%).
- •Effingham Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Effingham High School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 458.
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 Effingham High School better than Effingham Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Effingham High School ranks higher (45.2 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 Effingham High School and Effingham Junior High School?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Effingham and Effingham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham High School: 712. Effingham Junior High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham High School and Effingham Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Effingham High School is 202nd of 691 and Effingham Junior High School is 415th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).