Hardin County High School vs Sesser-Valier High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardin County High School
Elizabethtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
175 students
Sesser-Valier High School
Sesser · Public high · Grades 9–12
175 students
| Measure | Hardin County High School Elizabethtown, Illinois | Sesser-Valier High School Sesser, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 691 | #300 of 691 |
| National rank | #14094 of 16,910 | #11463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Sesser |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sesser-Valier High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 26.4).
- •Sesser-Valier High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Sesser-Valier High School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Sesser-Valier High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 52.6%).
- •Sesser-Valier High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.6).
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 Hardin County High School better than Sesser-Valier High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sesser-Valier High School ranks higher (38.0 vs 26.4 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 Hardin County High School and Sesser-Valier High School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Sesser in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin County High School: 175. Sesser-Valier High School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin County High School and Sesser-Valier High School rank in Illinois?
Hardin County High School is 485th of 691 and Sesser-Valier High School is 300th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).