Cary-Grove Community High School vs Morgan Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cary-Grove Community High School
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
Morgan Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,349 students
| Measure | Cary-Grove Community High School Cary, Illinois | Morgan Park High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 691 | #592 of 691 |
| National rank | #6101 of 16,910 | #15968 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,348 | 1,349 |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | 1,349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 10% |
| city | Cary | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cary-Grove Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 15.7).
- •Cary-Grove Community High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 10%).
- •Cary-Grove Community High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 18%).
- •Cary-Grove Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 77.9%).
- •Morgan Park High School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Morgan Park High School is the larger school with 1,349 students compared with 1,348.
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 Cary-Grove Community High School better than Morgan Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cary-Grove Community High School ranks higher (58.8 vs 15.7 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 Cary-Grove Community High School and Morgan Park High School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Cary and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary-Grove Community High School: 1,348. Morgan Park High School: 1,349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary-Grove Community High School and Morgan Park High School rank in Illinois?
Cary-Grove Community High School is 75th of 691 and Morgan Park High School is 592nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).