Newark Comm High School vs Serena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 14 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
Serena High School
Serena · Public high · Grades 9–12
162 students
| Measure | Newark Comm High School Newark, Illinois | Serena High School Serena, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 691 | #299 of 691 |
| National rank | #10369 of 16,910 | #11462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 175 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| city | Newark | Serena |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newark Comm High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 38.0).
- •Newark Comm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 34%).
- •Newark Comm High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.5).
- •Newark Comm High School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 162.
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 Serena High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newark Comm High School ranks higher (42.4 vs 38.0 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 Newark Comm High School and Serena High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Newark and Serena in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newark Comm High School: 175. Serena High School: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newark Comm High School and Serena High School rank in Illinois?
Newark Comm High School is 236th of 691 and Serena High School is 299th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).