South Elgin High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Elgin, Illinois 60177 · Sd U-46
#227 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#10263 of 16,910 nationally
About South Elgin High School
South Elgin High School is a public high located in South Elgin, in the Sd U-46 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,665 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 227th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,665.
There are 6 schools in South Elgin; South Elgin High School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Elgin High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Elgin High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kenyon Woods Middle School
South Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
873 students · 538 m away
Clinton Elem School
South Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students · 573 m away
Willard Elem School
South Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
370 students · 1.5 km away
Lowrie Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
397 students · 2.9 km away
Huff Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
577 students · 2.9 km away
Fox Meadow Elementary School
South Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
577 students · 2.9 km away
Nature Ridge Elem School
Bartlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students · 3.2 km away
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students · 3.7 km away
Ellis Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
496 students · 3.8 km away
Abbott Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students · 3.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Elgin High School a good school?
South Elgin High School has a Success Index (US) of 42.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #227 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Elgin High School rank in Illinois?
South Elgin High School ranks #227 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #10263 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Elgin High School?
South Elgin High School had 2,665 students in 2025.
Is South Elgin High School a elementary school or a high school?
South Elgin High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Elgin High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Elgin High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.