Bowen High School vs Thorp J N Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
278 students
Thorp J N Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
296 students
| Measure | Bowen High School Chicago, Illinois | Thorp J N Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 691 | #2019 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16354 of 16,910 | #46682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 278 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorp J N Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 12.8).
- •Thorp J N Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Thorp J N Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Bowen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.6%).
- •Thorp J N Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •Thorp J N Elem School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 278.
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 Bowen High School better than Thorp J N Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Thorp J N Elem School ranks higher (16.9 vs 12.8 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 Bowen High School and Thorp J N Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen High School: 278. Thorp J N Elem School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen High School and Thorp J N Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bowen High School is 639th of 691 and Thorp J N Elem School is 2019th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).