Monticello High School vs Prairie Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monticello High School
Monticello · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
Prairie Central High School
Fairbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
487 students
| Measure | Monticello High School Monticello, Illinois | Prairie Central High School Fairbury, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 691 | #167 of 691 |
| National rank | #8677 of 16,910 | #8802 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Monticello | Fairbury |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.9 vs 48.4).
- •Monticello High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Monticello High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Prairie Central High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Monticello High School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 487.
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 Monticello High School better than Prairie Central High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monticello High School and Prairie Central High School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Fairbury in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monticello High School: 489. Prairie Central High School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monticello High School and Prairie Central High School rank in Illinois?
Monticello High School is 162nd of 691 and Prairie Central High School is 167th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).