Effingham Junior High School vs Holmes Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 330 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
Holmes Jr High School
Mount Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
| Measure | Effingham Junior High School Effingham, Illinois | Holmes Jr High School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 670 | #433 of 670 |
| National rank | #10623 of 15,369 | #10941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Effingham | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Effingham Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 34.6).
- •Effingham Junior High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Holmes Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Effingham Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 62.5%).
- •Holmes Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.1).
- •Holmes Jr High School is the larger school with 459 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 Junior High School better than Holmes Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Effingham Junior High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 34.6 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 Junior High School and Holmes Jr High School?
About 330 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham Junior High School: 458. Holmes Jr High School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham Junior High School and Holmes Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Effingham Junior High School is 415th of 670 and Holmes Jr High School is 433rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).