Meridian High School vs Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 260 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
Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
288 students
| Measure | Meridian High School Macon, Illinois | Tilden Career Communty Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 691 | #569 of 691 |
| National rank | #11970 of 16,910 | #15693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 5% |
| city | Macon | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 17.5).
- •Meridian High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 86.8%).
- •Tilden Career Communty Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.5).
- •Tilden Career Communty Academy HS is the larger school with 288 students compared with 287.
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 Tilden Career Communty Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High School ranks higher (36.0 vs 17.5 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 Tilden Career Communty Academy HS?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Macon and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High School: 287. Tilden Career Communty Academy HS: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High School and Tilden Career Communty Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Meridian High School is 330th of 691 and Tilden Career Communty Academy HS is 569th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).