Brown County High School vs Somonauk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown County High School
Mount Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
224 students
Somonauk High School
Somonauk · Public high · Grades 9–12
224 students
| Measure | Brown County High School Mount Sterling, Illinois | Somonauk High School Somonauk, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 691 | #217 of 691 |
| National rank | #10353 of 16,910 | #9971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Mount Sterling | Somonauk |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somonauk High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 42.4).
- •Somonauk High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Brown County High School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Brown County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 41.1%).
- •Somonauk High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
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 Brown County High School better than Somonauk High School?
On the Success Index (US), Somonauk High School ranks higher (44.0 vs 42.4 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 Brown County High School and Somonauk High School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Mount Sterling and Somonauk in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown County High School: 224. Somonauk High School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown County High School and Somonauk High School rank in Illinois?
Brown County High School is 234th of 691 and Somonauk High School is 217th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).