Brooks Middle School vs Thornton Township High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks Middle School
Harvey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
Thornton Township High School
Harvey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students
| Measure | Brooks Middle School Harvey, Illinois | Thornton Township High School Harvey, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 670 | #616 of 691 |
| National rank | #14995 of 15,369 | #16134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 1,697 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 1,697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 8% |
| city | Harvey | Harvey |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornton Township High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 11.1).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Thornton Township High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 89%).
- •Thornton Township High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.5).
- •Thornton Township High School is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 455.
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 Brooks Middle School better than Thornton Township High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thornton Township High School ranks higher (14.5 vs 11.1 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 Brooks Middle School and Thornton Township High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Harvey in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Middle School: 455. Thornton Township High School: 1,697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Middle School and Thornton Township High School rank in Illinois?
Brooks Middle School is 653rd of 670 and Thornton Township High School is 616th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).