Pekin Community High School vs Wilson Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 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
Wilson Intermediate School
Pekin · Public middle · Grades 4–6
600 students
| Measure | Pekin Community High School Pekin, Illinois | Wilson Intermediate School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 691 | #622 of 670 |
| National rank | #11954 of 16,910 | #14105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,712 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 1,712 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 9% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pekin Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 18.1).
- •Pekin Community High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 9%).
- •Pekin Community High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Pekin Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 65.5%).
- •Wilson Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.6).
- •Pekin Community High School is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 600.
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 Wilson Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Pekin Community High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 18.1 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 Wilson Intermediate School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pekin Community High School: 1,712. Wilson Intermediate School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pekin Community High School and Wilson Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Pekin Community High School is 329th of 691 and Wilson Intermediate School is 622nd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).