Normal Community High School vs Towanda Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normal Community High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students
Towanda Elem School
Towanda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
193 students
| Measure | Normal Community High School Normal, Illinois | Towanda Elem School Towanda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 691 | #154 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6467 of 16,910 | #6669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,079 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| city | Normal | Towanda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Towanda Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 57.4).
- •Towanda Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Towanda Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Towanda Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 33.4%).
- •Towanda Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
- •Normal Community High School is the larger school with 2,079 students compared with 193.
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 Normal Community High School better than Towanda Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Towanda Elem School ranks higher (77.1 vs 57.4 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 Normal Community High School and Towanda Elem School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Normal and Towanda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Normal Community High School: 2,079. Towanda Elem School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Normal Community High School and Towanda Elem School rank in Illinois?
Normal Community High School is 86th of 691 and Towanda Elem School is 154th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).