Memorial Elem School vs Taylorville Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Elem School
Taylorville · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
297 students
Taylorville Jr High School
Taylorville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
614 students
| Measure | Memorial Elem School Taylorville, Illinois | Taylorville Jr High School Taylorville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1690 of 2,303 | #248 of 670 |
| National rank | #42245 of 50,301 | #7295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 297 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| city | Taylorville | Taylorville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylorville Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 24.1).
- •Taylorville Jr High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Taylorville Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Taylorville Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 59.9%).
- •Taylorville Jr High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.6).
- •Taylorville Jr High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 297.
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 Memorial Elem School better than Taylorville Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylorville Jr High School ranks higher (51.6 vs 24.1 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 Memorial Elem School and Taylorville Jr High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Taylorville and Taylorville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Elem School: 297. Taylorville Jr High School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Elem School and Taylorville Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Memorial Elem School is 1690th of 2,303 and Taylorville Jr High School is 248th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).