Barack Obama Sch of Ldership vs Chicago Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Chicago Heights · Public middle · Grades 4–6
367 students
Chicago Heights Middle School
Chicago Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Sch of Ldership Chicago Heights, Illinois | Chicago Heights Middle School Chicago Hts, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 670 | #451 of 670 |
| National rank | #13629 of 15,369 | #11225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Chicago Heights | Chicago Hts |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 20.8).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 92.1%).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Chicago Heights Middle School is the larger school with 872 students compared with 367.
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 Obama Sch of Ldership better than Chicago Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Heights Middle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 20.8 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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership and Chicago Heights Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Chicago Hts in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership: 367. Chicago Heights Middle School: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Sch of Ldership and Chicago Heights Middle School rank in Illinois?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is 590th of 670 and Chicago Heights Middle School is 451st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).