Riverton High School vs Sherman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverton High School
Riverton · Public high · Grades 9–12
357 students
Sherman Elem School
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students
| Measure | Riverton High School Riverton, Illinois | Sherman Elem School Sherman, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #360 of 691 | #142 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12500 of 16,910 | #6269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 357 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 70% |
| city | Riverton | Sherman |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 33.7).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 27%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 51.3%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •Sherman Elem School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 357.
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 Riverton High School better than Sherman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elem School ranks higher (77.8 vs 33.7 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 Riverton High School and Sherman Elem School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Riverton and Sherman in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverton High School: 357. Sherman Elem School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverton High School and Sherman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Riverton High School is 360th of 691 and Sherman Elem School is 142nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).