Bloom Trail High School vs Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Ford Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
156 students
| Measure | Bloom Trail High School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center Ford Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #610 of 691 | #641 of 670 |
| National rank | #16092 of 16,910 | #14699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,218 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Ford Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.7 vs 13.9).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Bloom Trail High School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Bloom Trail High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 98.7%).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.5).
- •Bloom Trail High School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 156.
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 Bloom Trail High School better than Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bloom Trail High School and Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Ford Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloom Trail High School: 1,218. Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloom Trail High School and Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center rank in Illinois?
Bloom Trail High School is 610th of 691 and Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 641st of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).