Johnston City High School vs. Marion High School
Should you attend Johnston City High School or Marion 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
Johnston City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, Johnston City 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 28%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,105 students in grades 9-12, Marion 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
330 students
1,105 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
84 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1900 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1825 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
14%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
78%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
84
308
Grade 10 Students
93
286
Grade 11 Students
84
265
Grade 12 Students
69
246
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a

% Hispanic
4%
5%


% Black
1%
10%


% White
89%
76%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%


Diversity Score
0.21
0.41


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%

