Orion High School vs Orion Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 724 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orion High School
Orion · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students
Orion Middle School
Orion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Orion High School Orion, Illinois | Orion Middle School Orion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 691 | #116 of 670 |
| National rank | #6733 of 16,910 | #3899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Orion | Orion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 56.3).
- •Orion Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Orion Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Orion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 19.3%).
- •Orion Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Orion High School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 244.
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 Orion High School better than Orion Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Orion Middle School ranks higher (67.5 vs 56.3 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 Orion High School and Orion Middle School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Orion and Orion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orion High School: 285. Orion Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orion High School and Orion Middle School rank in Illinois?
Orion High School is 95th of 691 and Orion Middle School is 116th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).