Jacksonville High School vs Mattoon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 162 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students
Mattoon High School
Mattoon · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
| Measure | Jacksonville High School Jacksonville, Illinois | Mattoon High School Mattoon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 691 | #279 of 691 |
| National rank | #13291 of 16,910 | #11094 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 890 | 888 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| city | Jacksonville | Mattoon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattoon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 30.2).
- •Mattoon High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Mattoon High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Mattoon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 54.3%).
- •Jacksonville High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Jacksonville High School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 888.
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 Jacksonville High School better than Mattoon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mattoon High School ranks higher (39.4 vs 30.2 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 Jacksonville High School and Mattoon High School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Mattoon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville High School: 890. Mattoon High School: 888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville High School and Mattoon High School rank in Illinois?
Jacksonville High School is 424th of 691 and Mattoon High School is 279th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).