Mercer County High School vs Vandalia Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer County High School
Aledo · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
Vandalia Community High School
Vandalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
| Measure | Mercer County High School Aledo, Illinois | Vandalia Community High School Vandalia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 691 | #388 of 691 |
| National rank | #9434 of 16,910 | #12822 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Aledo | Vandalia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 32.3).
- •Mercer County High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Mercer County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Mercer County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 49.1%).
- •Vandalia Community High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.3).
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 Mercer County High School better than Vandalia Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer County High School ranks higher (46.1 vs 32.3 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 Mercer County High School and Vandalia Community High School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Aledo and Vandalia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer County High School: 411. Vandalia Community High School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer County High School and Vandalia Community High School rank in Illinois?
Mercer County High School is 189th of 691 and Vandalia Community High School is 388th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).