Meridian High School vs Orion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian High School
Macon · Public high · Grades 9–12
287 students
Orion High School
Orion · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students
| Measure | Meridian High School Macon, Illinois | Orion High School Orion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 691 | #95 of 691 |
| National rank | #11970 of 16,910 | #6733 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 47% |
| city | Macon | Orion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 36.0).
- •Orion High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Orion High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Orion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 43.6%).
- •Meridian High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 285.
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 Meridian High School better than Orion High School?
On the Success Index (US), Orion High School ranks higher (56.3 vs 36.0 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 Meridian High School and Orion High School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Macon and Orion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High School: 287. Orion High School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High School and Orion High School rank in Illinois?
Meridian High School is 330th of 691 and Orion High School is 95th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).