Argo Community High School vs Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 482 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argo Community High School
Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,817 students
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
| Measure | Argo Community High School Summit, Illinois | Dr Donald Wharton Elem School Summit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 691 | #1782 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13616 of 16,910 | #43778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,817 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 1,817 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Summit | Summit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argo Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 21.7).
- •Argo Community High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Argo Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 98.2%).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.8).
- •Argo Community High School is the larger school with 1,817 students compared with 114.
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 Argo Community High School better than Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Argo Community High School ranks higher (28.7 vs 21.7 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 Argo Community High School and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Summit and Summit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argo Community High School: 1,817. Dr Donald Wharton Elem School: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argo Community High School and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Argo Community High School is 452nd of 691 and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is 1782nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).