Back of The Yards IB HS vs Tinley Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back of The Yards IB HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students
Tinley Park High School
Tinley Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,042 students
| Measure | Back of The Yards IB HS Chicago, Illinois | Tinley Park High School Tinley Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 691 | #462 of 691 |
| National rank | #14411 of 16,910 | #13796 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,039 | 1,042 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 1,042 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Chicago | Tinley Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tinley Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 24.8).
- •Tinley Park High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Tinley Park High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.9).
- •Tinley Park High School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 1,039.
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 Back of The Yards IB HS better than Tinley Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tinley Park High School ranks higher (27.9 vs 24.8 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 Back of The Yards IB HS and Tinley Park High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Tinley Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back of The Yards IB HS: 1,039. Tinley Park High School: 1,042. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back of The Yards IB HS and Tinley Park High School rank in Illinois?
Back of The Yards IB HS is 503rd of 691 and Tinley Park High School is 462nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).