Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch vs Springfield Southeast High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
Springfield Southeast High Sch
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,229 students
| Measure | Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch Springfield, Illinois | Springfield Southeast High Sch Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1737 of 2,303 | #547 of 691 |
| National rank | #43024 of 50,301 | #15295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 216 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 19.8).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 83.3%).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.8).
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 216.
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 Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch better than Springfield Southeast High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch ranks higher (22.9 vs 19.8 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 Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch and Springfield Southeast High Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch: 216. Springfield Southeast High Sch: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch and Springfield Southeast High Sch rank in Illinois?
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch is 1737th of 2,303 and Springfield Southeast High Sch is 547th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).