Marshall High School vs Richards Career Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 268 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall High School
Marshall · Public high · Grades 9–12
350 students
Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Marshall High School Marshall, Illinois | Richards Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 691 | #604 of 691 |
| National rank | #8572 of 16,910 | #16030 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| city | Marshall | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 15.2).
- •Marshall High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Marshall High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Marshall High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 97.1%).
- •Marshall High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.2).
- •Marshall High School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 348.
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 Marshall High School better than Richards Career Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall High School ranks higher (49.3 vs 15.2 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 Marshall High School and Richards Career Academy HS?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Marshall and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall High School: 350. Richards Career Academy HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall High School and Richards Career Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Marshall High School is 156th of 691 and Richards Career Academy HS is 604th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).