Valmeyer High School vs Waterloo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valmeyer High School
Valmeyer · Public high · Grades 9–12
106 students
Waterloo High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
876 students
| Measure | Valmeyer High School Valmeyer, Illinois | Waterloo High School Waterloo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 691 | #93 of 691 |
| National rank | #9224 of 16,910 | #6646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 106 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 45% |
| city | Valmeyer | Waterloo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 46.9).
- •Waterloo High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Waterloo High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Waterloo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 20.8%).
- •Valmeyer High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.2).
- •Waterloo High School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 106.
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 Valmeyer High School better than Waterloo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo High School ranks higher (56.7 vs 46.9 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 Valmeyer High School and Waterloo High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Valmeyer and Waterloo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valmeyer High School: 106. Waterloo High School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valmeyer High School and Waterloo High School rank in Illinois?
Valmeyer High School is 181st of 691 and Waterloo High School is 93rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).