Jacksonville High School vs North Jacksonville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
North Jacksonville School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
135 students
| Measure | Jacksonville High School Jacksonville, Illinois | North Jacksonville School Jacksonville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 691 | #1419 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13291 of 16,910 | #37628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 890 | 135 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 24.5% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Jacksonville School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 30.2).
- •North Jacksonville School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 21%).
- •North Jacksonville School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 26%).
- •Jacksonville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 70.4%).
- •North Jacksonville School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.1).
- •Jacksonville High School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 135.
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 North Jacksonville School?
On the Success Index (US), North Jacksonville School ranks higher (31.4 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 North Jacksonville School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville High School: 890. North Jacksonville School: 135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville High School and North Jacksonville School rank in Illinois?
Jacksonville High School is 424th of 691 and North Jacksonville School is 1419th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).