Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School vs Princeton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 373 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
Mc Leansboro · Public high · Grades 7–12
480 students
Princeton High School
Princeton · Public high · Grades 9–12
479 students
| Measure | Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School Mc Leansboro, Illinois | Princeton High School Princeton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 691 | #281 of 691 |
| National rank | #11738 of 16,910 | #11125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Mc Leansboro | Princeton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Princeton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 36.9).
- •Princeton High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Princeton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 53.1%).
- •Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 479.
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 Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School better than Princeton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Princeton High School ranks higher (39.3 vs 36.9 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 Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School and Princeton High School?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Mc Leansboro and Princeton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School: 480. Princeton High School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School and Princeton High School rank in Illinois?
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is 318th of 691 and Princeton High School is 281st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).