Jefferson Elem School vs Murphy Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 239 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 4–6
698 students
Murphy Junior High School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Charleston, Illinois | Murphy Junior High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 670 | #165 of 670 |
| National rank | #13231 of 15,369 | #5188 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 698 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 40% |
| city | Charleston | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 23.0).
- •Murphy Junior High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Murphy Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 24%).
- •Murphy Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 51.6%).
- •Murphy Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •Murphy Junior High School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 698.
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 Jefferson Elem School better than Murphy Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy Junior High School ranks higher (61.3 vs 23.0 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 Jefferson Elem School and Murphy Junior High School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 698. Murphy Junior High School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Murphy Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 564th of 670 and Murphy Junior High School is 165th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).