Herrin Middle School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrin Middle School
Herrin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
Jefferson Elem School
Johnston City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
270 students
| Measure | Herrin Middle School Herrin, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Johnston City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 670 | #927 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10213 of 15,369 | #27618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 513 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Herrin | Johnston City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 38.3).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 66.1%).
- •Herrin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Herrin Middle School is the larger school with 513 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 Middle School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (46.4 vs 38.3 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 Middle School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Herrin and Johnston City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrin Middle School: 513. Jefferson Elem School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrin Middle School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Herrin Middle School is 390th of 670 and Jefferson Elem School is 927th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).