Barry Elem School vs Foreman High 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.
Barry Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students
Foreman High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
650 students
| Measure | Barry Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Foreman High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2185 of 2,303 | #631 of 691 |
| National rank | #48623 of 50,301 | #16293 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 473 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Barry Elem School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 2.5%).
- •Barry Elem School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Barry Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 88.6%).
- •Foreman High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Foreman High School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 473.
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 Barry Elem School better than Foreman High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barry Elem School and Foreman High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry Elem School: 473. Foreman High School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry Elem School and Foreman High School rank in Illinois?
Barry Elem School is 2185th of 2,303 and Foreman High School is 631st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).