East Alton-Wood River High Sch vs Lewis-Clark Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Lewis-Clark Elem School
Wood River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
| Measure | East Alton-Wood River High Sch Wood River, Illinois | Lewis-Clark Elem School Wood River, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 691 | #1560 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15529 of 16,910 | #40332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 539 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Wood River | Wood River |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis-Clark Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 18.5).
- •Lewis-Clark Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Lewis-Clark Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •East Alton-Wood River High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 80.1%).
- •Lewis-Clark Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 16.3).
- •East Alton-Wood River High Sch is the larger school with 539 students compared with 236.
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 Lewis-Clark Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis-Clark Elem School ranks higher (27.1 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 Lewis-Clark Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wood River and Wood River in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Alton-Wood River High Sch: 539. Lewis-Clark Elem School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Alton-Wood River High Sch and Lewis-Clark Elem School rank in Illinois?
East Alton-Wood River High Sch is 558th of 691 and Lewis-Clark Elem School is 1560th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).