Herrin High School vs Pontiac High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 344 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrin High School
Herrin · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
Pontiac High School
Pontiac · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | Herrin High School Herrin, Illinois | Pontiac High School Pontiac, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 691 | #320 of 691 |
| National rank | #12701 of 16,910 | #11753 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 662 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Herrin | Pontiac |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontiac High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 32.8).
- •Pontiac High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 58.6%).
- •Herrin High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Herrin High School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 658.
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 Herrin High School better than Pontiac High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontiac High School ranks higher (36.9 vs 32.8 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 Herrin High School and Pontiac High School?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Herrin and Pontiac in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrin High School: 662. Pontiac High School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrin High School and Pontiac High School rank in Illinois?
Herrin High School is 380th of 691 and Pontiac High School is 320th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).