Carl Sandburg Middle Sch vs Freeport High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
430 students
Freeport High School
Freeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle Sch Freeport, Illinois | Freeport High School Freeport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 670 | #483 of 691 |
| National rank | #13113 of 15,369 | #14075 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Freeport | Freeport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeport High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 23.5).
- •Freeport High School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Freeport High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 68.1%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •Freeport High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 430.
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 Carl Sandburg Middle Sch better than Freeport High School?
On the Success Index (US), Freeport High School ranks higher (26.5 vs 23.5 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 Carl Sandburg Middle Sch and Freeport High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Freeport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch: 430. Freeport High School: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle Sch and Freeport High School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is 556th of 670 and Freeport High School is 483rd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).