Riverton Middle School vs Sherman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverton Middle School
Riverton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
347 students
Sherman Elem School
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students
| Measure | Riverton Middle School Riverton, Illinois | Sherman Elem School Sherman, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #437 of 670 | #142 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11031 of 15,369 | #6269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 347 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 70% |
| city | Riverton | Sherman |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 34.2).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 18%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 52.4%).
- •Riverton Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.3).
- •Sherman Elem School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 347.
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 Middle School better than Sherman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elem School ranks higher (77.8 vs 34.2 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 Middle School and Sherman Elem School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Riverton and Sherman in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverton Middle School: 347. Sherman Elem School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverton Middle School and Sherman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Riverton Middle School is 437th of 670 and Sherman Elem School is 142nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).