Peoria Heights High School vs Richwoods High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peoria Heights High School
Peoria Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
215 students
Richwoods High School
Peoria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students
| Measure | Peoria Heights High School Peoria Heights, Illinois | Richwoods High School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 691 | #298 of 691 |
| National rank | #14311 of 16,910 | #11443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 215 | 1,685 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 1,685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 38% |
| city | Peoria Heights | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richwoods High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 25.4).
- •Richwoods High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 15%).
- •Richwoods High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 24.5%).
- •Richwoods High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 66.5%).
- •Peoria Heights High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 21.3).
- •Richwoods High School is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 215.
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 Peoria Heights High School better than Richwoods High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richwoods High School ranks higher (38.1 vs 25.4 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 Peoria Heights High School and Richwoods High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Peoria Heights and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peoria Heights High School: 215. Richwoods High School: 1,685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peoria Heights High School and Richwoods High School rank in Illinois?
Peoria Heights High School is 499th of 691 and Richwoods High School is 298th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).