Cairo Jr/Sr High School vs Zeigler-Royalton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 102 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
Zeigler-Royalton High School
Mulkeytown · Public high · Grades 9–12
131 students
| Measure | Cairo Jr/Sr High School Cairo, Illinois | Zeigler-Royalton High School Mulkeytown, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 691 | #465 of 691 |
| National rank | #16392 of 16,910 | #13854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 130 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| city | Cairo | Mulkeytown |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zeigler-Royalton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 12.5).
- •Zeigler-Royalton High School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Zeigler-Royalton High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Zeigler-Royalton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 96.9%).
- •Zeigler-Royalton High School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.8).
- •Zeigler-Royalton High School is the larger school with 131 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 Zeigler-Royalton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Zeigler-Royalton High School ranks higher (27.6 vs 12.5 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 Zeigler-Royalton High School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Cairo and Mulkeytown in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cairo Jr/Sr High School: 130. Zeigler-Royalton High School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cairo Jr/Sr High School and Zeigler-Royalton High School rank in Illinois?
Cairo Jr/Sr High School is 642nd of 691 and Zeigler-Royalton High School is 465th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).