Salt Fork High School vs Southwest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salt Fork High School
Catlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
248 students
Southwest Elem School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
| Measure | Salt Fork High School Catlin, Illinois | Southwest Elem School Danville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 691 | #1807 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14025 of 16,910 | #44058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 248 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Catlin | Danville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Fork High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 21.3).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Salt Fork High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 95.5%).
- •Salt Fork High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.8).
- •Southwest Elem School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 248.
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 Salt Fork High School better than Southwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Fork High School ranks higher (26.8 vs 21.3 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 Salt Fork High School and Southwest Elem School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Catlin and Danville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salt Fork High School: 248. Southwest Elem School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salt Fork High School and Southwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Salt Fork High School is 478th of 691 and Southwest Elem School is 1807th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).