Marengo High School vs Rochester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marengo High School
Marengo · Public high · Grades 9–12
685 students
Rochester High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students
| Measure | Marengo High School Marengo, Illinois | Rochester High School Rochester, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 691 | #213 of 691 |
| National rank | #7005 of 16,910 | #9889 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 685 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Marengo | Rochester |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marengo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 44.2).
- •Marengo High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Rochester High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Marengo High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.9).
- •Rochester High School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 685.
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 Marengo High School better than Rochester High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marengo High School ranks higher (55.1 vs 44.2 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 Marengo High School and Rochester High School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Marengo and Rochester in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marengo High School: 685. Rochester High School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marengo High School and Rochester High School rank in Illinois?
Marengo High School is 101st of 691 and Rochester High School is 213th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).