Barack Obama Sch of Ldership vs Unity Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 174 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
Unity Jr High School
Tolono · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Sch of Ldership Chicago Heights, Illinois | Unity Jr High School Tolono, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 670 | #323 of 670 |
| National rank | #13629 of 15,369 | #8554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 33% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Tolono |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Unity Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 20.8).
- •Unity Jr High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 13%).
- •Unity Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Unity Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 80.7%).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.3).
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 Unity Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Unity Jr High School ranks higher (45.8 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 Unity Jr High School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Tolono in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership: 367. Unity Jr High School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Sch of Ldership and Unity Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is 590th of 670 and Unity Jr High School is 323rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).