Amos Alonzo Stagg High School vs Carl Sandburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Palos Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,560 students
Carl Sandburg High School
Orland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,840 students
| Measure | Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Palos Hills, Illinois | Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 691 | #152 of 691 |
| National rank | #10327 of 16,910 | #8501 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,560 | 2,840 |
| Enrollment | 2,560 | 2,840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Palos Hills | Orland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 42.5).
- •Carl Sandburg High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Carl Sandburg High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Amos Alonzo Stagg High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Carl Sandburg High School is the larger school with 2,840 students compared with 2,560.
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 Amos Alonzo Stagg High School better than Carl Sandburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg High School ranks higher (49.5 vs 42.5 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 Amos Alonzo Stagg High School and Carl Sandburg High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Palos Hills and Orland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School: 2,560. Carl Sandburg High School: 2,840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amos Alonzo Stagg High School and Carl Sandburg High School rank in Illinois?
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is 233rd of 691 and Carl Sandburg High School is 152nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).