Arcola High School vs Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola High School
Arcola · Public high · Grades 7–12
299 students
Central High School
Clifton · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students
| Measure | Arcola High School Arcola, Illinois | Central High School Clifton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 691 | #204 of 691 |
| National rank | #12756 of 16,910 | #9674 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 299 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Arcola | Clifton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 32.5).
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 57.2%).
- •Arcola High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Arcola High School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 298.
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 Arcola High School better than Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (45.0 vs 32.5 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 Arcola High School and Central High School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Arcola and Clifton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola High School: 299. Central High School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola High School and Central High School rank in Illinois?
Arcola High School is 383rd of 691 and Central High School is 204th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).