Marissa Jr & Sr High School vs New Athens High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marissa Jr & Sr High School
Marissa · Public high · Grades 7–12
226 students
New Athens High School
New Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
164 students
| Measure | Marissa Jr & Sr High School Marissa, Illinois | New Athens High School New Athens, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 691 | #384 of 691 |
| National rank | #13412 of 16,910 | #12766 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 226 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| city | Marissa | New Athens |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Athens High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 29.7).
- •Marissa Jr & Sr High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •New Athens High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •New Athens High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 59.7%).
- •Marissa Jr & Sr High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.6).
- •Marissa Jr & Sr High School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 164.
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 Marissa Jr & Sr High School better than New Athens High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Athens High School ranks higher (32.5 vs 29.7 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 Marissa Jr & Sr High School and New Athens High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Marissa and New Athens in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marissa Jr & Sr High School: 226. New Athens High School: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marissa Jr & Sr High School and New Athens High School rank in Illinois?
Marissa Jr & Sr High School is 435th of 691 and New Athens High School is 384th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).