Altamont High School vs St Elmo Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.9 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
St Elmo Jr High School
Saint Elmo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
55 students
| Measure | Altamont High School Altamont, Illinois | St Elmo Jr High School Saint Elmo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 691 | – |
| National rank | #12509 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 222 | 55 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 55 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 12% |
| city | Altamont | Saint Elmo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altamont High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 28.4).
- •Altamont High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •St Elmo Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Altamont High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 54.5%).
- •St Elmo Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.1).
- •Altamont High School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 55.
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 St Elmo Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Altamont High School ranks higher (33.6 vs 28.4 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 St Elmo Jr High School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Saint Elmo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont High School: 222. St Elmo Jr High School: 55. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont High School and St Elmo Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Altamont High School is 361st of 691 and St Elmo Jr High School is unranked among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).