Brownstown High School vs Vandalia Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownstown High School
Brownstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
102 students
Vandalia Community High School
Vandalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
| Measure | Brownstown High School Brownstown, Illinois | Vandalia Community High School Vandalia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 691 | #388 of 691 |
| National rank | #15500 of 16,910 | #12822 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 102 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| city | Brownstown | Vandalia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vandalia Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 18.7).
- •Vandalia Community High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Vandalia Community High School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Vandalia Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 68.6%).
- •Vandalia Community High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.8).
- •Vandalia Community High School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 102.
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 Brownstown High School better than Vandalia Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vandalia Community High School ranks higher (32.3 vs 18.7 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 Brownstown High School and Vandalia Community High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Brownstown and Vandalia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownstown High School: 102. Vandalia Community High School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownstown High School and Vandalia Community High School rank in Illinois?
Brownstown High School is 556th of 691 and Vandalia Community High School is 388th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).