Orion High School vs Sherrard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km 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
Sherrard High School
Sherrard · Public high · Grades 9–12
449 students
| Measure | Orion High School Orion, Illinois | Sherrard High School Sherrard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 691 | #128 of 691 |
| National rank | #6733 of 16,910 | #7888 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Orion | Sherrard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 51.9).
- •Orion High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Orion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 25.8%).
- •Sherrard High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •Sherrard High School is the larger school with 449 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 Orion High School better than Sherrard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Orion High School ranks higher (56.3 vs 51.9 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 Sherrard High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Orion and Sherrard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orion High School: 285. Sherrard High School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orion High School and Sherrard High School rank in Illinois?
Orion High School is 95th of 691 and Sherrard High School is 128th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).