Richwoods High School vs West Leyden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richwoods High School
Peoria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students
West Leyden High School
Northlake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
| Measure | Richwoods High School Peoria, Illinois | West Leyden High School Northlake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 691 | #455 of 691 |
| National rank | #11443 of 16,910 | #13670 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,685 | 1,687 |
| Enrollment | 1,685 | 1,687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Peoria | Northlake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richwoods High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 28.5).
- •Richwoods High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Richwoods High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •Richwoods High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 58.6%).
- •West Leyden High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.3).
- •West Leyden High School is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 1,685.
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 Richwoods High School better than West Leyden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richwoods High School ranks higher (38.1 vs 28.5 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 Richwoods High School and West Leyden High School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Northlake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richwoods High School: 1,685. West Leyden High School: 1,687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richwoods High School and West Leyden High School rank in Illinois?
Richwoods High School is 298th of 691 and West Leyden High School is 455th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).