Murphysboro High School vs Sandwich Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 433 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphysboro High School
Murphysboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
Sandwich Community High School
Sandwich · Public high · Grades 9–12
560 students
| Measure | Murphysboro High School Murphysboro, Illinois | Sandwich Community High School Sandwich, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 691 | #229 of 691 |
| National rank | #14859 of 16,910 | #10290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 565 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Murphysboro | Sandwich |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandwich Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 22.5).
- •Sandwich Community High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Sandwich Community High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Sandwich Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 97.3%).
- •Murphysboro High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Murphysboro High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 560.
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 Murphysboro High School better than Sandwich Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandwich Community High School ranks higher (42.7 vs 22.5 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 Murphysboro High School and Sandwich Community High School?
About 433 km in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Sandwich in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphysboro High School: 565. Sandwich Community High School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphysboro High School and Sandwich Community High School rank in Illinois?
Murphysboro High School is 525th of 691 and Sandwich Community High School is 229th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).