Barack H Obama Learning Academy vs Prairie-Hills Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Markham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
Markham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Barack H Obama Learning Academy Markham, Illinois | Prairie-Hills Junior High School Markham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2289 of 2,303 | #668 of 670 |
| National rank | #49965 of 50,301 | #15308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 10% |
| city | Markham | Markham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack H Obama Learning Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (7.5 vs 5.3).
- •Prairie-Hills Junior High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Prairie-Hills Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •Prairie-Hills Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 99.6%).
- •Barack H Obama Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 25.5).
- •Prairie-Hills Junior High School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 466.
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 Barack H Obama Learning Academy better than Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Barack H Obama Learning Academy ranks higher (7.5 vs 5.3 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 Barack H Obama Learning Academy and Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy: 466. Prairie-Hills Junior High School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack H Obama Learning Academy and Prairie-Hills Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is 2289th of 2,303 and Prairie-Hills Junior High School is 668th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).