Corliss High School vs Wilmington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corliss High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
Wilmington High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Corliss High School Chicago, Illinois | Wilmington High School Wilmington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 691 | #352 of 691 |
| National rank | #16609 of 16,910 | #12394 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Wilmington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 9.9).
- •Wilmington High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Wilmington High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Wilmington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 88.1%).
- •Wilmington High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.5).
- •Wilmington High School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 430.
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 Corliss High School better than Wilmington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmington High School ranks higher (34.2 vs 9.9 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 Corliss High School and Wilmington High School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Wilmington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corliss High School: 430. Wilmington High School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corliss High School and Wilmington High School rank in Illinois?
Corliss High School is 661st of 691 and Wilmington High School is 352nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).