Cambridge Jr/Sr High School vs Marshall Metropolitan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Jr/Sr High School
Cambridge · Public high · Grades 6–12
237 students
Marshall Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
239 students
| Measure | Cambridge Jr/Sr High School Cambridge, Illinois | Marshall Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 691 | #622 of 691 |
| National rank | #13070 of 16,910 | #16178 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 237 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Cambridge | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 14.2).
- •Cambridge Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Cambridge Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Cambridge Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 93.7%).
- •Cambridge Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Marshall Metropolitan High School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 237.
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 Cambridge Jr/Sr High School better than Marshall Metropolitan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (31.2 vs 14.2 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 Cambridge Jr/Sr High School and Marshall Metropolitan High School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Jr/Sr High School: 237. Marshall Metropolitan High School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Jr/Sr High School and Marshall Metropolitan High School rank in Illinois?
Cambridge Jr/Sr High School is 408th of 691 and Marshall Metropolitan High School is 622nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).