Freeburg Elem School vs New Athens Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeburg Elem School
Freeburg · Public middle · Grades 3–8
508 students
New Athens Jr High
New Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
95 students
| Measure | Freeburg Elem School Freeburg, Illinois | New Athens Jr High New Athens, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 670 | #266 of 670 |
| National rank | #2947 of 15,369 | #7665 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Freeburg | New Athens |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeburg Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 49.9).
- •Freeburg Elem School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Freeburg Elem School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Freeburg Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 34.7%).
- •Freeburg Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.8).
- •Freeburg Elem School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 95.
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 Freeburg Elem School better than New Athens Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Freeburg Elem School ranks higher (71.9 vs 49.9 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 Freeburg Elem School and New Athens Jr High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Freeburg and New Athens in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeburg Elem School: 508. New Athens Jr High: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeburg Elem School and New Athens Jr High rank in Illinois?
Freeburg Elem School is 85th of 670 and New Athens Jr High is 266th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).