Herrin High School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrin High School
Herrin · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
Jefferson Elem School
Johnston City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
270 students
| Measure | Herrin High School Herrin, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Johnston City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 691 | #927 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12701 of 16,910 | #27618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 662 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Herrin | Johnston City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 32.8).
- •Herrin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 63.7%).
- •Herrin High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Herrin High School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 270.
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 Herrin High School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (46.4 vs 32.8 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 Herrin High School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Herrin and Johnston City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrin High School: 662. Jefferson Elem School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrin High School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Herrin High School is 380th of 691 and Jefferson Elem School is 927th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).