Calhoun High School vs Illini Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun High School
Hardin · Public high · Grades 9–12
171 students
Illini Central High School
Mason City · Public high · Grades 9–12
172 students
| Measure | Calhoun High School Hardin, Illinois | Illini Central High School Mason City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 691 | #387 of 691 |
| National rank | #5621 of 16,910 | #12814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 171 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 5% |
| city | Hardin | Mason City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calhoun High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 32.3).
- •Calhoun High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 5%).
- •Calhoun High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Calhoun High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 38.4%).
- •Illini Central High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.4).
- •Illini Central High School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 171.
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 Calhoun High School better than Illini Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Calhoun High School ranks higher (60.7 vs 32.3 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 Calhoun High School and Illini Central High School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Hardin and Mason City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun High School: 171. Illini Central High School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun High School and Illini Central High School rank in Illinois?
Calhoun High School is 66th of 691 and Illini Central High School is 387th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).