Amboy High School vs Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amboy High School
Amboy · Public high · Grades 9–12
229 students
Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch
Cerro Gordo · Public high · Grades 6–12
228 students
| Measure | Amboy High School Amboy, Illinois | Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch Cerro Gordo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 691 | #88 of 691 |
| National rank | #8066 of 16,910 | #6487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 229 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 37% |
| city | Amboy | Cerro Gordo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 51.2).
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Amboy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 41.2%).
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.5).
- •Amboy High School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 228.
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 Amboy High School better than Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch ranks higher (57.3 vs 51.2 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 Amboy High School and Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Amboy and Cerro Gordo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amboy High School: 229. Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amboy High School and Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch rank in Illinois?
Amboy High School is 136th of 691 and Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch is 88th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).