O Fallon High School vs Palatine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 425 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O Fallon High School
O Fallon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,540 students
Palatine High School
Palatine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,535 students
| Measure | O Fallon High School O Fallon, Illinois | Palatine High School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 691 | #254 of 691 |
| National rank | #5538 of 16,910 | #10727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,540 | 2,535 |
| Enrollment | 2,540 | 2,535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 39% |
| city | O Fallon | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O Fallon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 41.0).
- •O Fallon High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •O Fallon High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •O Fallon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 62%).
- •Palatine High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •O Fallon High School is the larger school with 2,540 students compared with 2,535.
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 O Fallon High School better than Palatine High School?
On the Success Index (US), O Fallon High School ranks higher (61.1 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 O Fallon High School and Palatine High School?
About 425 km in a straight line, between O Fallon and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O Fallon High School: 2,540. Palatine High School: 2,535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O Fallon High School and Palatine High School rank in Illinois?
O Fallon High School is 64th of 691 and Palatine High School is 254th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).