Effingham Junior High School vs Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Effingham Junior High School
Effingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Effingham · Public other · Grades PK–PK
121 students
| Measure | Effingham Junior High School Effingham, Illinois | Effingham Unit 40 Preschool Effingham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #415 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #10623 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 458 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | Effingham | Effingham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Effingham Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 24.2).
- •Effingham Junior High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 121.
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 Junior High School better than Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Effingham Junior High School and Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Effingham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham Junior High School: 458. Effingham Unit 40 Preschool: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham Junior High School and Effingham Unit 40 Preschool rank in Illinois?
Effingham Junior High School is 415th of 670 and Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).