East Alton-Wood River High Sch vs Herscher High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Alton-Wood River High Sch
Wood River · Public high · Grades 9–12
539 students
Herscher High School
Herscher · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
| Measure | East Alton-Wood River High Sch Wood River, Illinois | Herscher High School Herscher, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 691 | #186 of 691 |
| National rank | #15529 of 16,910 | #9363 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 539 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Wood River | Herscher |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herscher High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 18.5).
- •Herscher High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Herscher High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Herscher High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 68.5%).
- •Herscher High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Herscher High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 539.
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 East Alton-Wood River High Sch better than Herscher High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herscher High School ranks higher (46.3 vs 18.5 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 East Alton-Wood River High Sch and Herscher High School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Wood River and Herscher in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Alton-Wood River High Sch: 539. Herscher High School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Alton-Wood River High Sch and Herscher High School rank in Illinois?
East Alton-Wood River High Sch is 558th of 691 and Herscher High School is 186th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).