Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch vs Newark Comm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch
Bushnell · Public high · Grades 9–12
175 students
Newark Comm High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
175 students
| Measure | Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch Bushnell, Illinois | Newark Comm High School Newark, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 691 | #236 of 691 |
| National rank | #13945 of 16,910 | #10369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| city | Bushnell | Newark |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newark Comm High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 27.1).
- •Newark Comm High School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 15%).
- •Newark Comm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 56.6%).
- •Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 10.9).
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 Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch better than Newark Comm High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newark Comm High School ranks higher (42.4 vs 27.1 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 Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch and Newark Comm High School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Bushnell and Newark in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch: 175. Newark Comm High School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch and Newark Comm High School rank in Illinois?
Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch is 471st of 691 and Newark Comm High School is 236th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).