Calhoun High School vs West Prairie Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 139 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
West Prairie Senior High School
Colchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
170 students
| Measure | Calhoun High School Hardin, Illinois | West Prairie Senior High School Colchester, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 691 | #418 of 691 |
| National rank | #5621 of 16,910 | #13218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 171 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 15% |
| city | Hardin | Colchester |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calhoun High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 30.6).
- •Calhoun High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 15%).
- •Calhoun High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Calhoun High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 55.3%).
- •Calhoun High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.1).
- •Calhoun High School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 170.
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 West Prairie Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Calhoun High School ranks higher (60.7 vs 30.6 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 West Prairie Senior High School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Hardin and Colchester in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun High School: 171. West Prairie Senior High School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun High School and West Prairie Senior High School rank in Illinois?
Calhoun High School is 66th of 691 and West Prairie Senior High School is 418th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).