North Mac Elementary vs North Mac Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Mac Elementary
Virden · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
342 students
North Mac Middle School
Girard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
| Measure | North Mac Elementary Virden, Illinois | North Mac Middle School Girard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 2,303 | #361 of 670 |
| National rank | #17446 of 50,301 | #9537 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Virden | Girard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Mac Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 41.3).
- •North Mac Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 54.4%).
- •North Mac Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •North Mac Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 228.
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 North Mac Elementary better than North Mac Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Mac Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 41.3 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 North Mac Elementary and North Mac Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Virden and Girard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Mac Elementary: 342. North Mac Middle School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Mac Elementary and North Mac Middle School rank in Illinois?
North Mac Elementary is 492nd of 2,303 and North Mac Middle School is 361st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).