Pekin Community High School vs Willow Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pekin Community High School
Pekin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,712 students
Willow Elem School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
192 students
| Measure | Pekin Community High School Pekin, Illinois | Willow Elem School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 691 | #913 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11954 of 16,910 | #27194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,712 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 1,712 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 54.5% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 36.1).
- •Willow Elem School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 31%).
- •Willow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •Pekin Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 75%).
- •Willow Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •Pekin Community High School is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 192.
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 Pekin Community High School better than Willow Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Elem School ranks higher (47.0 vs 36.1 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 Pekin Community High School and Willow Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pekin Community High School: 1,712. Willow Elem School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pekin Community High School and Willow Elem School rank in Illinois?
Pekin Community High School is 329th of 691 and Willow Elem School is 913th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).