Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch vs Mercer County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
Forreston · Public high · Grades 6–12
406 students
Mercer County High School
Aledo · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
| Measure | Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch Forreston, Illinois | Mercer County High School Aledo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 691 | #189 of 691 |
| National rank | #8793 of 16,910 | #9434 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 406 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Forreston | Aledo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 46.1).
- •Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 41.6%).
- •Mercer County High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.6).
- •Mercer County High School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 406.
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 Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch better than Mercer County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch ranks higher (48.4 vs 46.1 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 Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch and Mercer County High School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Forreston and Aledo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch: 406. Mercer County High School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch and Mercer County High School rank in Illinois?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch is 165th of 691 and Mercer County High School is 189th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).