Jacksonville High School vs Washington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 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
Washington Elem School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
| Measure | Jacksonville High School Jacksonville, Illinois | Washington Elem School Jacksonville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 691 | #1655 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13291 of 16,910 | #41803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 890 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 24.9).
- •Washington Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Jacksonville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 73.5%).
- •Jacksonville High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Jacksonville High School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 264.
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 Washington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville High School ranks higher (30.2 vs 24.9 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 Washington Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville High School: 890. Washington Elem School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville High School and Washington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jacksonville High School is 424th of 691 and Washington Elem School is 1655th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).