Cumberland Middle School vs Southwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 258 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Middle School
Toledo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
282 students
Southwood Middle School
Country Club Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
| Measure | Cumberland Middle School Toledo, Illinois | Southwood Middle School Country Club Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 670 | #627 of 670 |
| National rank | #11208 of 15,369 | #14245 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 10% |
| city | Toledo | Country Club Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 17.2).
- •Cumberland Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 10%).
- •Cumberland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Cumberland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 70.3%).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.1).
- •Southwood Middle School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 282.
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 Cumberland Middle School better than Southwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Middle School ranks higher (33.4 vs 17.2 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 Cumberland Middle School and Southwood Middle School?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Toledo and Country Club Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Middle School: 282. Southwood Middle School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Middle School and Southwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cumberland Middle School is 447th of 670 and Southwood Middle School is 627th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).