Rochester High School vs Springfield Southeast High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students
Springfield Southeast High Sch
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,229 students
| Measure | Rochester High School Rochester, Illinois | Springfield Southeast High Sch Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 691 | #547 of 691 |
| National rank | #9889 of 16,910 | #15295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 692 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 14% |
| city | Rochester | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 19.8).
- •Rochester High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Rochester High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.9).
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 692.
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 Rochester High School better than Springfield Southeast High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Rochester High School ranks higher (44.2 vs 19.8 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 Rochester High School and Springfield Southeast High Sch?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rochester High School: 692. Springfield Southeast High Sch: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rochester High School and Springfield Southeast High Sch rank in Illinois?
Rochester High School is 213th of 691 and Springfield Southeast High Sch is 547th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).