East Alton-Wood River High Sch vs Lewis-Clark Jr High 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 Jr High School
Wood River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
171 students
| Measure | East Alton-Wood River High Sch Wood River, Illinois | Lewis-Clark Jr High School Wood River, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 691 | #550 of 670 |
| National rank | #15529 of 16,910 | #13067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Wood River | Wood River |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis-Clark Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 18.5).
- •Lewis-Clark Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •East Alton-Wood River High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 72.5%).
- •Lewis-Clark Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.3).
- •East Alton-Wood River High Sch is the larger school with 539 students compared with 171.
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 Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis-Clark Jr High School ranks higher (23.8 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 Jr High 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 Jr High School: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Alton-Wood River High Sch and Lewis-Clark Jr High School rank in Illinois?
East Alton-Wood River High Sch is 558th of 691 and Lewis-Clark Jr High School is 550th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).