Mount Vernon High School vs Waltonville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,233 students
Waltonville High School
Waltonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
98 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Illinois | Waltonville High School Waltonville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 691 | #432 of 691 |
| National rank | #13980 of 16,910 | #13398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,233 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 15% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Waltonville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waltonville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 27.0).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Waltonville High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 24%).
- •Waltonville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 56.4%).
- •Waltonville High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.3).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 1,233 students compared with 98.
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 Mount Vernon High School better than Waltonville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waltonville High School ranks higher (29.8 vs 27.0 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 Mount Vernon High School and Waltonville High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Waltonville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High School: 1,233. Waltonville High School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High School and Waltonville High School rank in Illinois?
Mount Vernon High School is 475th of 691 and Waltonville High School is 432nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).