Bureau Valley High School vs Watseka Comm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bureau Valley High School
Sheffield · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
Watseka Comm High School
Watseka · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
| Measure | Bureau Valley High School Sheffield, Illinois | Watseka Comm High School Watseka, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 691 | #396 of 691 |
| National rank | #9631 of 16,910 | #12944 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 294 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| city | Sheffield | Watseka |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bureau Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 31.8).
- •Bureau Valley High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Bureau Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Bureau Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 54.4%).
- •Bureau Valley High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
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 Bureau Valley High School better than Watseka Comm High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bureau Valley High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 31.8 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 Bureau Valley High School and Watseka Comm High School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Watseka in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bureau Valley High School: 294. Watseka Comm High School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bureau Valley High School and Watseka Comm High School rank in Illinois?
Bureau Valley High School is 201st of 691 and Watseka Comm High School is 396th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).