Air Force Acad High School vs Cairo Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 551 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Air Force Acad High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
131 students
Cairo Jr/Sr High School
Cairo · Public high · Grades 7–12
130 students
| Measure | Air Force Acad High School Chicago, Illinois | Cairo Jr/Sr High School Cairo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 691 | #642 of 691 |
| National rank | #15985 of 16,910 | #16392 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 131 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Cairo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Air Force Acad High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 12.5).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Cairo Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.8).
- •Air Force Acad High School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 130.
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 Air Force Acad High School better than Cairo Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Air Force Acad High School ranks higher (15.5 vs 12.5 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 Air Force Acad High School and Cairo Jr/Sr High School?
About 551 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Cairo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Air Force Acad High School: 131. Cairo Jr/Sr High School: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Air Force Acad High School and Cairo Jr/Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Air Force Acad High School is 598th of 691 and Cairo Jr/Sr High School is 642nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).