Durand High School vs West Prairie Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durand High School
Durand · Public high · Grades 9–12
170 students
West Prairie Senior High School
Colchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
170 students
| Measure | Durand High School Durand, Illinois | West Prairie Senior High School Colchester, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 691 | #418 of 691 |
| National rank | #9027 of 16,910 | #13218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 170 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 15% |
| city | Durand | Colchester |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durand High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 30.6).
- •Durand High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Durand High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Durand High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 55.3%).
- •Durand High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
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 Durand High School better than West Prairie Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Durand High School ranks higher (47.6 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 Durand High School and West Prairie Senior High School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Durand and Colchester in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durand High School: 170. West Prairie Senior High School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durand High School and West Prairie Senior High School rank in Illinois?
Durand High School is 174th of 691 and West Prairie Senior High School is 418th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).