Herrin Middle School vs Marion Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 10 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
Marion Jr High School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
| Measure | Herrin Middle School Herrin, Illinois | Marion Jr High School Marion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 670 | #454 of 670 |
| National rank | #10213 of 15,369 | #11276 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 513 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | Herrin | Marion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herrin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 33.1).
- •Marion Jr High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Herrin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Marion Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 66.1%).
- •Herrin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.5).
- •Marion Jr High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 513.
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 Marion Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herrin Middle School ranks higher (38.3 vs 33.1 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 Marion Jr High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Herrin and Marion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrin Middle School: 513. Marion Jr High School: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrin Middle School and Marion Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Herrin Middle School is 390th of 670 and Marion Jr High School is 454th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).