Lanphier High School vs Wilcox Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 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
Wilcox Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
| Measure | Lanphier High School Springfield, Illinois | Wilcox Elem School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 691 | #1537 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15408 of 16,910 | #39891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,117 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilcox Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 19.1).
- •Wilcox Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Wilcox Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Wilcox Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 74.2%).
- •Wilcox Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
- •Lanphier High School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 241.
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 Wilcox Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilcox Elem School ranks higher (27.9 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 Wilcox Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanphier High School: 1,117. Wilcox Elem School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanphier High School and Wilcox Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lanphier High School is 552nd of 691 and Wilcox Elem School is 1537th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).