Morton High School vs Morton Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 268 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morton High School
Morton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
Morton Jr High School
Morton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
504 students
| Measure | Morton High School Morton, Illinois | Morton Jr High School Morton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 691 | #35 of 670 |
| National rank | #2543 of 16,910 | #1430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,061 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| city | Morton | Morton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morton Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 73.2).
- •Morton High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Morton Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Morton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 15.9%).
- •Morton Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Morton High School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 504.
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 Morton High School better than Morton Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Morton Jr High School ranks higher (80.4 vs 73.2 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 Morton High School and Morton Jr High School?
About 268 m in a straight line, between Morton and Morton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morton High School: 1,061. Morton Jr High School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morton High School and Morton Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Morton High School is 20th of 691 and Morton Jr High School is 35th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).