Jefferson Elem School vs Morton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 622 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Morton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
Morton High School
Morton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Morton, Illinois | Morton High School Morton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #601 of 2,303 | #20 of 691 |
| National rank | #20204 of 50,301 | #2543 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 354 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Morton | Morton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 57.1).
- •Morton High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Morton High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Morton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 37.6%).
- •Morton High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •Morton High School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 354.
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 Morton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Morton High School ranks higher (73.2 vs 57.1 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 Jefferson Elem School and Morton High School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Morton and Morton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 354. Morton High School: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Morton High School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 601st of 2,303 and Morton High School is 20th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).