North Ward Elementary School vs Tuscola High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Ward Elementary School
Tuscola · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
334 students
Tuscola High School
Tuscola · Public high · Grades 9–12
299 students
| Measure | North Ward Elementary School Tuscola, Illinois | Tuscola High School Tuscola, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1081 of 2,303 | #214 of 691 |
| National rank | #31277 of 50,301 | #9895 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Tuscola | Tuscola |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscola High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 41.0).
- •Tuscola High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •North Ward Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Tuscola High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 44.3%).
- •North Ward Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •North Ward Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 299.
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 North Ward Elementary School better than Tuscola High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscola High School ranks higher (44.2 vs 41.0 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 North Ward Elementary School and Tuscola High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tuscola and Tuscola in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Ward Elementary School: 334. Tuscola High School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Ward Elementary School and Tuscola High School rank in Illinois?
North Ward Elementary School is 1081st of 2,303 and Tuscola High School is 214th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).