Shipman Elem School vs Southwestern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shipman Elem School
Shipman · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
155 students
Southwestern High School
Piasa · Public high · Grades 9–12
370 students
| Measure | Shipman Elem School Shipman, Illinois | Southwestern High School Piasa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1010 of 2,303 | #250 of 691 |
| National rank | #29622 of 50,301 | #10621 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 155 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Shipman | Piasa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shipman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 41.4).
- •Shipman Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Shipman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Southwestern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 47.1%).
- •Southwestern High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Southwestern High School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 155.
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 Shipman Elem School better than Southwestern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shipman Elem School ranks higher (43.5 vs 41.4 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 Shipman Elem School and Southwestern High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Shipman and Piasa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shipman Elem School: 155. Southwestern High School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shipman Elem School and Southwestern High School rank in Illinois?
Shipman Elem School is 1010th of 2,303 and Southwestern High School is 250th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).