Altamont High School vs Edwards County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 96 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
Edwards County High School
Albion · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students
| Measure | Altamont High School Altamont, Illinois | Edwards County High School Albion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 691 | #264 of 691 |
| National rank | #12509 of 16,910 | #10885 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 222 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Altamont | Albion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwards County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 33.6).
- •Altamont High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Edwards County High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Edwards County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 51.4%).
- •Altamont High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.2).
- •Edwards County High School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 222.
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 Edwards County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edwards County High School ranks higher (40.3 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 Edwards County High School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Albion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont High School: 222. Edwards County High School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont High School and Edwards County High School rank in Illinois?
Altamont High School is 361st of 691 and Edwards County High School is 264th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).