Byron High School 9-12 vs Phillips Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron High School 9-12
Byron · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
Phillips Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
| Measure | Byron High School 9-12 Byron, Illinois | Phillips Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 691 | #603 of 691 |
| National rank | #6165 of 16,910 | #16013 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Byron | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron High School 9-12 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 15.3).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 71.5%).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Phillips Academy High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 464.
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 Byron High School 9-12 better than Phillips Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron High School 9-12 ranks higher (58.5 vs 15.3 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 Byron High School 9-12 and Phillips Academy High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Byron and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron High School 9-12: 464. Phillips Academy High School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron High School 9-12 and Phillips Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Byron High School 9-12 is 76th of 691 and Phillips Academy High School is 603rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).