Southeast Elem School vs Sycamore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southeast Elem School
Sycamore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
Sycamore High School
Sycamore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
| Measure | Southeast Elem School Sycamore, Illinois | Sycamore High School Sycamore, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #857 of 2,303 | #79 of 691 |
| National rank | #25657 of 50,301 | #6265 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 300 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Sycamore | Sycamore |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 49.3).
- •Sycamore High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Sycamore High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Sycamore High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 30.7%).
- •Southeast Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Sycamore High School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 300.
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 Southeast Elem School better than Sycamore High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore High School ranks higher (58.2 vs 49.3 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 Southeast Elem School and Sycamore High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sycamore and Sycamore in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southeast Elem School: 300. Sycamore High School: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southeast Elem School and Sycamore High School rank in Illinois?
Southeast Elem School is 857th of 2,303 and Sycamore High School is 79th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).