Jacksonville Middle School vs South Jacksonville Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 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
South Jacksonville Elem School
South Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Middle School Jacksonville, Illinois | South Jacksonville Elem School South Jacksonville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 670 | #1585 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11495 of 15,369 | #40732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 680 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | Jacksonville | South Jacksonville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 26.5).
- •South Jacksonville Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 58.5%).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.6).
- •Jacksonville Middle School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 311.
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 South Jacksonville Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Middle School ranks higher (32.1 vs 26.5 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 South Jacksonville Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and South Jacksonville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Middle School: 680. South Jacksonville Elem School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Middle School and South Jacksonville Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jacksonville Middle School is 464th of 670 and South Jacksonville Elem School is 1585th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).