McElvain School vs Murphysboro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McElvain School
Murphysboro · Public other · Grades PK–PK
64 students
Murphysboro High School
Murphysboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
| Measure | McElvain School Murphysboro, Illinois | Murphysboro High School Murphysboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #525 of 691 |
| National rank | – | #14859 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 64 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Murphysboro | Murphysboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McElvain School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Murphysboro High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 64.
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 McElvain School better than Murphysboro High School?
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 McElvain School and Murphysboro High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Murphysboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McElvain School: 64. Murphysboro High School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McElvain School and Murphysboro High School rank in Illinois?
McElvain School is unranked and Murphysboro High School is 525th of 691 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).