Heyworth Jr-Sr High School vs Wells Community Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heyworth Jr-Sr High School
Heyworth · Public high · Grades 7–12
401 students
Wells Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
| Measure | Heyworth Jr-Sr High School Heyworth, Illinois | Wells Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 691 | #571 of 691 |
| National rank | #6972 of 16,910 | #15723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 401 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.7% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 2.5% |
| city | Heyworth | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heyworth Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 17.3).
- •Heyworth Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 2.5%).
- •Heyworth Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 2.5%).
- •Heyworth Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 76.9%).
- •Wells Community Academy HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
- •Heyworth Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 398.
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 Heyworth Jr-Sr High School better than Wells Community Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Heyworth Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (55.2 vs 17.3 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 Heyworth Jr-Sr High School and Wells Community Academy HS?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Heyworth and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heyworth Jr-Sr High School: 401. Wells Community Academy HS: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heyworth Jr-Sr High School and Wells Community Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Heyworth Jr-Sr High School is 99th of 691 and Wells Community Academy HS is 571st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).