North Mac High School 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 High School
Virden · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students
North Mac Middle School
Girard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
| Measure | North Mac High School Virden, Illinois | North Mac Middle School Girard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 691 | #361 of 670 |
| National rank | #12113 of 16,910 | #9537 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Virden | Girard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Mac Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 35.4).
- •North Mac High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •North Mac Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •North Mac High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 54.4%).
- •North Mac Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.2).
- •North Mac High School is the larger school with 361 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 High School better than North Mac Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Mac Middle School ranks higher (41.3 vs 35.4 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 High School 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 High School: 361. North Mac Middle School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Mac High School and North Mac Middle School rank in Illinois?
North Mac High School is 337th of 691 and North Mac Middle School is 361st of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).