Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Rolling Meadows High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Rolling Meadows · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
Rolling Meadows High School
Rolling Meadows · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,956 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Rolling Meadows High School Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 670 | #163 of 691 |
| National rank | #7868 of 15,369 | #8724 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 468 | 1,956 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 1,956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Rolling Meadows | Rolling Meadows |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.9 vs 48.7).
- •Rolling Meadows High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Rolling Meadows High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.0).
- •Rolling Meadows High School is the larger school with 1,956 students compared with 468.
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 School better than Rolling Meadows 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 Carl Sandburg Middle School and Rolling Meadows High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 468. Rolling Meadows High School: 1,956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Rolling Meadows High School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 278th of 670 and Rolling Meadows High School is 163rd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).