J Sterling Morton East High Sch vs Sherlock Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
Cicero · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,394 students
Sherlock Elem School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
583 students
| Measure | J Sterling Morton East High Sch Cicero, Illinois | Sherlock Elem School Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 691 | #1591 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16589 of 16,910 | #40880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 3,394 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 3,394 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7% | – |
| city | Cicero | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherlock Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 10.1).
- •Sherlock Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 87.2%).
- •Sherlock Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.3).
- •J Sterling Morton East High Sch is the larger school with 3,394 students compared with 583.
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 J Sterling Morton East High Sch better than Sherlock Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherlock Elem School ranks higher (26.3 vs 10.1 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 J Sterling Morton East High Sch and Sherlock Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch: 3,394. Sherlock Elem School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Sterling Morton East High Sch and Sherlock Elem School rank in Illinois?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch is 656th of 691 and Sherlock Elem School is 1591st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).