Amundsen High School vs Budlong Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amundsen High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,507 students
Budlong Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
| Measure | Amundsen High School Chicago, Illinois | Budlong Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 691 | #980 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10910 of 16,910 | #28773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,507 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Budlong Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 40.2).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Amundsen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 54.8%).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Amundsen High School is the larger school with 1,507 students compared with 776.
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 Amundsen High School better than Budlong Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Budlong Elem School ranks higher (44.7 vs 40.2 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 Amundsen High School and Budlong Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amundsen High School: 1,507. Budlong Elem School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amundsen High School and Budlong Elem School rank in Illinois?
Amundsen High School is 266th of 691 and Budlong Elem School is 980th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).