Jacksonville Middle School vs The Early Years
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 Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
The Early Years
Jacksonville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
247 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Middle School Jacksonville, Illinois | The Early Years Jacksonville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #464 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #11495 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 680 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 74.5%).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 27.4).
- •Jacksonville Middle School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 247.
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 The Early Years?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jacksonville Middle School and The Early Years?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Middle School: 680. The Early Years: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Middle School and The Early Years rank in Illinois?
Jacksonville Middle School is 464th of 670 and The Early Years is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).