Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove · Charter other · Grades K–12
642 students
Central High School
Burilngton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,575 students
| Measure | Cambridge Lakes Charter School Pingree Grove, Illinois | Central High School Burilngton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #71 of 691 |
| National rank | – | #5894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 642 | 1,575 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 1,575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| city | Pingree Grove | Burilngton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 17.1%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.5).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 642.
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a charter school while Central High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lakes Charter School better than Central High School?
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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Central High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Pingree Grove and Burilngton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School: 642. Central High School: 1,575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Central High School rank in Illinois?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is unranked and Central High School is 71st of 691 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).