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Effingham Junior High School

Effingham, Illinois · Grades 6 to 8 · Effingham CUSD 40

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About Effingham Junior High School

Effingham Junior High School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Effingham, Illinois. Enrollment was 458 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 13 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (35.2 teachers in all). It is one of 5 schools in Effingham CUSD 40 School District. Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area. There are 12 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	600 S Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone	(217) 540-1300
School district	Effingham CUSD 40
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	458
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35.2
Students per teacher	13
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Effingham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171356000654). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Effingham · 0.1 mi Fresh Start Treatment & LearningPublic · Grades K to 12Effingham · 0.2 mi Effingham High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Effingham · 0.2 mi South Side Grade SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 2Effingham · 0.7 mi Tristar Acad Safe Sch ProgramPublic · Grades 6 to 9Effingham · 1.2 mi Aspire Alternative High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Effingham · 1.2 mi St Anthony High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Effingham · 1.2 mi Early Learning CenterPublic · Grades KEffingham · 2.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Effingham Junior High School serve?

Effingham Junior High School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Effingham Junior High School?

Effingham Junior High School reported 458 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham Junior High School?

About 13 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 458 students and 35.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Effingham Junior High School a public or charter school?

Effingham Junior High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Effingham Junior High School in?

Effingham Junior High School is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/effingham-cusd-40-school-district/

Where is Effingham Junior High School located?

Effingham Junior High School is at 600 S Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401. The phone number is (217) 540-1300.

How many other schools are near Effingham Junior High School?

There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of Effingham Junior High School in our directory.