Civic Memorial High School vs Plano High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 332 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Civic Memorial High School
Bethalto · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students
Plano High School
Plano · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
| Measure | Civic Memorial High School Bethalto, Illinois | Plano High School Plano, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 691 | #392 of 691 |
| National rank | #13351 of 16,910 | #12870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 760 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Bethalto | Plano |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plano High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 29.9).
- •Plano High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Plano High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Civic Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 49.9%).
- •Plano High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Civic Memorial High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 757.
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 Civic Memorial High School better than Plano High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plano High School ranks higher (32.1 vs 29.9 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 Civic Memorial High School and Plano High School?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Bethalto and Plano in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Civic Memorial High School: 760. Plano High School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Civic Memorial High School and Plano High School rank in Illinois?
Civic Memorial High School is 430th of 691 and Plano High School is 392nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).