Lanphier High School vs Prairie Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanphier High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,117 students
Prairie Ridge High School
Crystal Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,133 students
| Measure | Lanphier High School Springfield, Illinois | Prairie Ridge High School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #552 of 691 | #36 of 691 |
| National rank | #15408 of 16,910 | #4230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,117 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 59% |
| city | Springfield | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 19.1).
- •Prairie Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 14%).
- •Prairie Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 12%).
- •Prairie Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 74.2%).
- •Lanphier High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.4).
- •Prairie Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 1,117.
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 Lanphier High School better than Prairie Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge High School ranks higher (66.3 vs 19.1 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 Lanphier High School and Prairie Ridge High School?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanphier High School: 1,117. Prairie Ridge High School: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanphier High School and Prairie Ridge High School rank in Illinois?
Lanphier High School is 552nd of 691 and Prairie Ridge High School is 36th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).