Freeburg Community High Sch vs Smithton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeburg Community High Sch
Freeburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
689 students
Smithton Elem School
Smithton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
| Measure | Freeburg Community High Sch Freeburg, Illinois | Smithton Elem School Smithton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 691 | #162 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4649 of 16,910 | #6842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 689 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Freeburg | Smithton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 64.5).
- •Smithton Elem School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Smithton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Smithton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 18.1%).
- •Smithton Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Freeburg Community High Sch is the larger school with 689 students compared with 541.
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 Freeburg Community High Sch better than Smithton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Smithton Elem School ranks higher (76.8 vs 64.5 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 Freeburg Community High Sch and Smithton Elem School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Freeburg and Smithton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeburg Community High Sch: 689. Smithton Elem School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeburg Community High Sch and Smithton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Freeburg Community High Sch is 47th of 691 and Smithton Elem School is 162nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).