Mercer County High School vs Mercer County 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.
Mercer County High School
Aledo · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
Mercer County Jr High School
Aledo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
| Measure | Mercer County High School Aledo, Illinois | Mercer County Jr High School Aledo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 691 | #399 of 670 |
| National rank | #9434 of 16,910 | #10407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 411 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Aledo | Aledo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 37.3).
- •Mercer County High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Mercer County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Mercer County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 49.6%).
- •Mercer County Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Mercer County High School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 270.
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 Mercer County High School better than Mercer County Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer County High School ranks higher (46.1 vs 37.3 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 Mercer County High School and Mercer County Jr High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aledo and Aledo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer County High School: 411. Mercer County Jr High School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer County High School and Mercer County Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Mercer County High School is 189th of 691 and Mercer County Jr High School is 399th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).