Herscher High School vs Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herscher High School
Herscher · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
549 students
| Measure | Herscher High School Herscher, Illinois | Marine Leadership Academy - Ames Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 691 | #555 of 691 |
| National rank | #9363 of 16,910 | #15488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 542 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Herscher | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herscher High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 18.8).
- •Herscher High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Herscher High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Herscher High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 82.5%).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.1).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is the larger school with 549 students compared with 542.
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 Herscher High School better than Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
On the Success Index (US), Herscher High School ranks higher (46.3 vs 18.8 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 Herscher High School and Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Herscher and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herscher High School: 542. Marine Leadership Academy - Ames: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herscher High School and Marine Leadership Academy - Ames rank in Illinois?
Herscher High School is 186th of 691 and Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is 555th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).