Newark Comm High School vs Sheridan Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.4 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
Sheridan Elem School
Sheridan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
135 students
| Measure | Newark Comm High School Newark, Illinois | Sheridan Elem School Sheridan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 691 | #860 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10369 of 16,910 | #25775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 175 | 135 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 54.5% |
| city | Newark | Sheridan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheridan Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 42.4).
- •Sheridan Elem School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Newark Comm High School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Newark Comm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 43%).
- •Sheridan Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.9).
- •Newark Comm High School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 135.
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 Sheridan Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sheridan Elem School ranks higher (49.1 vs 42.4 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 Sheridan Elem School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Newark and Sheridan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newark Comm High School: 175. Sheridan Elem School: 135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newark Comm High School and Sheridan Elem School rank in Illinois?
Newark Comm High School is 236th of 691 and Sheridan Elem School is 860th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).