Oakwood High School vs Salt Fork High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood High School
Fithian · Public high · Grades 9–12
256 students
Salt Fork High School
Catlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
248 students
| Measure | Oakwood High School Fithian, Illinois | Salt Fork High School Catlin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 691 | #478 of 691 |
| National rank | #12767 of 16,910 | #14025 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 256 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Fithian | Catlin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 26.8).
- •Oakwood High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Oakwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 54%).
- •Oakwood High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Oakwood High School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 248.
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 Oakwood High School better than Salt Fork High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood High School ranks higher (32.5 vs 26.8 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 Oakwood High School and Salt Fork High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Fithian and Catlin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakwood High School: 256. Salt Fork High School: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakwood High School and Salt Fork High School rank in Illinois?
Oakwood High School is 385th of 691 and Salt Fork High School is 478th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).