Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond vs Sparta High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 205 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond
Arthur · Public high · Grades 9–12
310 students
Sparta High School
Sparta · Public high · Grades 9–12
309 students
| Measure | Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Arthur, Illinois | Sparta High School Sparta, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 691 | #492 of 691 |
| National rank | #10803 of 16,910 | #14189 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 310 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Arthur | Sparta |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 26.0).
- •Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 63.1%).
- •Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond is the larger school with 310 students compared with 309.
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 Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond better than Sparta High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond ranks higher (40.6 vs 26.0 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 Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond and Sparta High School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Arthur and Sparta in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond: 310. Sparta High School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond and Sparta High School rank in Illinois?
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond is 258th of 691 and Sparta High School is 492nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).