Hinckley-Big Rock High School vs Plano High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinckley-Big Rock High School
Hinckley · Public high · Grades 9–12
217 students
Plano High School
Plano · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
| Measure | Hinckley-Big Rock High School Hinckley, Illinois | Plano High School Plano, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 691 | #392 of 691 |
| National rank | #7095 of 16,910 | #12870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 217 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 22% |
| city | Hinckley | Plano |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinckley-Big Rock High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 32.1).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 22%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock High School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 49.9%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Plano High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 217.
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 Hinckley-Big Rock High School better than Plano High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hinckley-Big Rock High School ranks higher (54.8 vs 32.1 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 Hinckley-Big Rock High School and Plano High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Hinckley and Plano in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinckley-Big Rock High School: 217. Plano High School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinckley-Big Rock High School and Plano High School rank in Illinois?
Hinckley-Big Rock High School is 105th of 691 and Plano High School is 392nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).