AlWood Middle/High School vs Hirsch Metropolitan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AlWood Middle/High School
Woodhull · Public high · Grades 6–12
184 students
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
183 students
| Measure | AlWood Middle/High School Woodhull, Illinois | Hirsch Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 691 | #562 of 691 |
| National rank | #7115 of 16,910 | #15579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 184 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Woodhull | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AlWood Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 18.2).
- •AlWood Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •AlWood Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •AlWood Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 80.3%).
- •AlWood Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.4).
- •AlWood Middle/High School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 183.
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 AlWood Middle/High School better than Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
On the Success Index (US), AlWood Middle/High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 18.2 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 AlWood Middle/High School and Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Woodhull and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AlWood Middle/High School: 184. Hirsch Metropolitan High School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AlWood Middle/High School and Hirsch Metropolitan High School rank in Illinois?
AlWood Middle/High School is 107th of 691 and Hirsch Metropolitan High School is 562nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).