Newark Comm High School vs Sandwich Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newark Comm High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
175 students
Sandwich Community High School
Sandwich · Public high · Grades 9–12
560 students
| Measure | Newark Comm High School Newark, Illinois | Sandwich Community High School Sandwich, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 691 | #229 of 691 |
| National rank | #10369 of 16,910 | #10290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 175 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Newark | Sandwich |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.4 vs 42.7).
- •Sandwich Community High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Sandwich Community High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Newark Comm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 46.1%).
- •Newark Comm High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Sandwich Community High School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 175.
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 Newark Comm High School better than Sandwich Community 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 Newark Comm High School and Sandwich Community High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Newark and Sandwich in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newark Comm High School: 175. Sandwich Community High School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newark Comm High School and Sandwich Community High School rank in Illinois?
Newark Comm High School is 236th of 691 and Sandwich Community High School is 229th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).