Jacksonville High School vs. Franklin Jr/sr High School
Should you attend Jacksonville High School or Franklin Jr/sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
Franklin Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 890 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 157 students in grades 6-12, Franklin Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
890 students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2447 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
68%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
31
Grade 7 Students
-
13
Grade 8 Students
-
16
Grade 9 Students
252
19
Grade 10 Students
222
25
Grade 11 Students
206
25
Grade 12 Students
210
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
n/a
% Black
11%
n/a
% White
73%
99%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
1%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%