Booth Tarkington Elem School vs Wheeling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booth Tarkington Elem School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
Wheeling High School
Wheeling · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,743 students
| Measure | Booth Tarkington Elem School Wheeling, Illinois | Wheeling High School Wheeling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 2,303 | #433 of 691 |
| National rank | #29789 of 50,301 | #13400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 540 | 1,743 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 1,743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Wheeling | Wheeling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 29.8).
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Wheeling High School is the larger school with 1,743 students compared with 540.
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 Booth Tarkington Elem School better than Wheeling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Booth Tarkington Elem School ranks higher (43.2 vs 29.8 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 Booth Tarkington Elem School and Wheeling High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wheeling and Wheeling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booth Tarkington Elem School: 540. Wheeling High School: 1,743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booth Tarkington Elem School and Wheeling High School rank in Illinois?
Booth Tarkington Elem School is 1022nd of 2,303 and Wheeling High School is 433rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).