Arcola High School vs Cumberland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 49 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
Cumberland High School
Toledo · Public high · Grades 9–12
303 students
| Measure | Arcola High School Arcola, Illinois | Cumberland High School Toledo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 691 | #235 of 691 |
| National rank | #12756 of 16,910 | #10359 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 299 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Arcola | Toledo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 32.5).
- •Cumberland High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Cumberland High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Cumberland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 57.2%).
- •Arcola High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Cumberland High School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 299.
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 Cumberland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland High School ranks higher (42.4 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 Cumberland High School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Arcola and Toledo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola High School: 299. Cumberland High School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola High School and Cumberland High School rank in Illinois?
Arcola High School is 383rd of 691 and Cumberland High School is 235th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).