Sandwich Community High School vs Somonauk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandwich Community High School
Sandwich · Public high · Grades 9–12
560 students
Somonauk High School
Somonauk · Public high · Grades 9–12
224 students
| Measure | Sandwich Community High School Sandwich, Illinois | Somonauk High School Somonauk, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 691 | #217 of 691 |
| National rank | #10290 of 16,910 | #9971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 560 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Sandwich | Somonauk |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somonauk High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 42.7).
- •Sandwich Community High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Somonauk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 46.1%).
- •Somonauk High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Sandwich Community High School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 224.
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 Sandwich Community High School better than Somonauk High School?
On the Success Index (US), Somonauk High School ranks higher (44.0 vs 42.7 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 Sandwich Community High School and Somonauk High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Sandwich and Somonauk in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandwich Community High School: 560. Somonauk High School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandwich Community High School and Somonauk High School rank in Illinois?
Sandwich Community High School is 229th of 691 and Somonauk High School is 217th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).