Altamont High School vs Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 226 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamont High School
Altamont · Public high · Grades 9–12
222 students
Central High School
Camp Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Altamont High School Altamont, Illinois | Central High School Camp Point, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 691 | #315 of 691 |
| National rank | #12509 of 16,910 | #11662 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 222 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Altamont | Camp Point |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 33.6).
- •Altamont High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 51.4%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.1).
- •Altamont High School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 220.
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 Altamont High School better than Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 33.6 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 Altamont High School and Central High School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Camp Point in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont High School: 222. Central High School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont High School and Central High School rank in Illinois?
Altamont High School is 361st of 691 and Central High School is 315th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).