Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch vs Marissa Jr & Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch
Cerro Gordo · Public high · Grades 6–12
228 students
Marissa Jr & Sr High School
Marissa · Public high · Grades 7–12
226 students
| Measure | Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch Cerro Gordo, Illinois | Marissa Jr & Sr High School Marissa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 691 | #435 of 691 |
| National rank | #6487 of 16,910 | #13412 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 228 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Cerro Gordo | Marissa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 29.7).
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 59.7%).
- •Marissa Jr & Sr High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.4).
- •Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch is the larger school with 228 students compared with 226.
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 Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch better than Marissa Jr & Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch ranks higher (57.3 vs 29.7 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 Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch and Marissa Jr & Sr High School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Cerro Gordo and Marissa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch: 228. Marissa Jr & Sr High School: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch and Marissa Jr & Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch is 88th of 691 and Marissa Jr & Sr High School is 435th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).