Cairo Jr/Sr High School vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cairo Jr/Sr High School
Cairo · Public high · Grades 7–12
130 students
Meridian High School
Mounds · Public high · Grades 6–12
206 students
| Measure | Cairo Jr/Sr High School Cairo, Illinois | Meridian High School Mounds, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 691 | #653 of 691 |
| National rank | #16392 of 16,910 | #16565 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 130 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Cairo | Mounds |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cairo Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 10.5).
- •Meridian High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Cairo Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Cairo Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 98.5%).
- •Cairo Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.7).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 130.
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 Cairo Jr/Sr High School better than Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cairo Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (12.5 vs 10.5 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 Cairo Jr/Sr High School and Meridian High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cairo and Mounds in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cairo Jr/Sr High School: 130. Meridian High School: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cairo Jr/Sr High School and Meridian High School rank in Illinois?
Cairo Jr/Sr High School is 642nd of 691 and Meridian High School is 653rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).