Crab Orchard High School vs Marion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crab Orchard High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
154 students
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | Crab Orchard High School Marion, Illinois | Marion High School Marion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 691 | #366 of 691 |
| National rank | #13922 of 16,910 | #12582 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 154 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 19% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 27.2).
- •Marion High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 5%).
- •Marion High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Crab Orchard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 48.1%).
- •Crab Orchard High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Marion High School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 154.
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 Crab Orchard High School better than Marion High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marion High School ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.2 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 Crab Orchard High School and Marion High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crab Orchard High School: 154. Marion High School: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crab Orchard High School and Marion High School rank in Illinois?
Crab Orchard High School is 469th of 691 and Marion High School is 366th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).