Lanphier High School vs Riverton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 8.8 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
Riverton High School
Riverton · Public high · Grades 9–12
357 students
| Measure | Lanphier High School Springfield, Illinois | Riverton High School Riverton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 691 | #360 of 691 |
| National rank | #15408 of 16,910 | #12500 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,117 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 27% |
| city | Springfield | Riverton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 19.1).
- •Riverton High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Riverton High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Riverton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 74.2%).
- •Lanphier High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Lanphier High School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 357.
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 Riverton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverton High School ranks higher (33.7 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 Riverton High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Riverton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanphier High School: 1,117. Riverton High School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanphier High School and Riverton High School rank in Illinois?
Lanphier High School is 552nd of 691 and Riverton High School is 360th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).