Mount Vernon High School vs Woodlawn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 9.0 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
Woodlawn High School
Woodlawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
174 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Illinois | Woodlawn High School Woodlawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 691 | #141 of 691 |
| National rank | #13980 of 16,910 | #8268 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,233 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 34.5% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Woodlawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodlawn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 27.0).
- •Woodlawn High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 21%).
- •Woodlawn High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 24%).
- •Woodlawn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 56.4%).
- •Woodlawn High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 1,233 students compared with 174.
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 Woodlawn High School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodlawn High School ranks higher (50.5 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 Woodlawn High School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Woodlawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High School: 1,233. Woodlawn High School: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High School and Woodlawn High School rank in Illinois?
Mount Vernon High School is 475th of 691 and Woodlawn High School is 141st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).