James R Wood Elem School vs Sandwich Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James R Wood Elem School
Somonauk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
298 students
Sandwich Community High School
Sandwich · Public high · Grades 9–12
560 students
| Measure | James R Wood Elem School Somonauk, Illinois | Sandwich Community High School Sandwich, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #520 of 2,303 | #229 of 691 |
| National rank | #18050 of 50,301 | #10290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 298 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Somonauk | Sandwich |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R Wood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 42.7).
- •James R Wood Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •James R Wood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •James R Wood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 46.1%).
- •James R Wood Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.3).
- •Sandwich Community High School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 298.
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 James R Wood Elem School better than Sandwich Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), James R Wood Elem School ranks higher (60.2 vs 42.7 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 James R Wood Elem School and Sandwich Community High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Somonauk and Sandwich in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James R Wood Elem School: 298. Sandwich Community High School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James R Wood Elem School and Sandwich Community High School rank in Illinois?
James R Wood Elem School is 520th of 2,303 and Sandwich Community High School is 229th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).