Jacksonville Middle School vs James Hart School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
James Hart School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Middle School Jacksonville, Illinois | James Hart School Homewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 670 | #357 of 670 |
| National rank | #11495 of 15,369 | #9485 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| city | Jacksonville | Homewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Hart School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 32.1).
- •James Hart School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •James Hart School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •James Hart School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 54.9%).
- •James Hart School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •James Hart School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 680.
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 Middle School better than James Hart School?
On the Success Index (US), James Hart School ranks higher (41.5 vs 32.1 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 Jacksonville Middle School and James Hart School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Homewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Middle School: 680. James Hart School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Middle School and James Hart School rank in Illinois?
Jacksonville Middle School is 464th of 670 and James Hart School is 357th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).