Bolingbrook High School vs Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,298 students
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Oak Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,307 students
| Measure | Bolingbrook High School Bolingbrook, Illinois | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #317 of 691 | #17 of 691 |
| National rank | #11734 of 16,910 | #2108 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,298 | 3,307 |
| Enrollment | 3,298 | 3,307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 59% |
| city | Bolingbrook | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 36.9).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 53.3%).
- •Bolingbrook High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is the larger school with 3,307 students compared with 3,298.
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 Bolingbrook High School better than Oak Park & River Forest High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park & River Forest High Sch ranks higher (75.2 vs 36.9 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 Bolingbrook High School and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Bolingbrook and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolingbrook High School: 3,298. Oak Park & River Forest High Sch: 3,307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolingbrook High School and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch rank in Illinois?
Bolingbrook High School is 317th of 691 and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is 17th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).