Edwards County High School vs Uplift Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 401 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwards County High School
Albion · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students
Uplift Community High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
224 students
| Measure | Edwards County High School Albion, Illinois | Uplift Community High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 691 | #544 of 691 |
| National rank | #10885 of 16,910 | #15233 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 223 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| city | Albion | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwards County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 20.2).
- •Edwards County High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Edwards County High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Edwards County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 71.9%).
- •Uplift Community High School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.2).
- •Uplift Community High School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 223.
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 Edwards County High School better than Uplift Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edwards County High School ranks higher (40.3 vs 20.2 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 Edwards County High School and Uplift Community High School?
About 401 km in a straight line, between Albion and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwards County High School: 223. Uplift Community High School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwards County High School and Uplift Community High School rank in Illinois?
Edwards County High School is 264th of 691 and Uplift Community High School is 544th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).