Bennett Elem School vs Corliss High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
312 students
Corliss High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
| Measure | Bennett Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Corliss High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2061 of 2,303 | #661 of 691 |
| National rank | #47227 of 50,301 | #16609 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 312 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennett Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 9.9).
- •Bennett Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Bennett Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Bennett Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 88.1%).
- •Bennett Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.5).
- •Corliss High School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 312.
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 Bennett Elem School better than Corliss High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bennett Elem School ranks higher (15.8 vs 9.9 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 Bennett Elem School and Corliss High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elem School: 312. Corliss High School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elem School and Corliss High School rank in Illinois?
Bennett Elem School is 2061st of 2,303 and Corliss High School is 661st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).