Manual High School vs Whittier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manual High School
Peoria · Public high · Grades 9–12
731 students
Whittier Primary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–4
366 students
| Measure | Manual High School Peoria, Illinois | Whittier Primary School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 691 | #1459 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16661 of 16,910 | #38520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 731 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 3% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 32% |
| city | Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 9.2).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2%).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 3%).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 89.7%).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.6).
- •Manual High School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 366.
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 Manual High School better than Whittier Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Primary School ranks higher (30.1 vs 9.2 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 Manual High School and Whittier Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manual High School: 731. Whittier Primary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manual High School and Whittier Primary School rank in Illinois?
Manual High School is 664th of 691 and Whittier Primary School is 1459th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).