Brookwood Jr High School vs Hickory Bend Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 880 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookwood Jr High School
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
226 students
Hickory Bend Elem School
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
277 students
| Measure | Brookwood Jr High School Glenwood, Illinois | Hickory Bend Elem School Glenwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 670 | #1269 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12939 of 15,369 | #35201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 226 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 32% |
| city | Glenwood | Glenwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Bend Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 24.5).
- •Hickory Bend Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Brookwood Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Hickory Bend Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 65%).
- •Hickory Bend Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.8).
- •Hickory Bend Elem School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 226.
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 Brookwood Jr High School better than Hickory Bend Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Bend Elem School ranks higher (35.1 vs 24.5 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 Brookwood Jr High School and Hickory Bend Elem School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Glenwood and Glenwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookwood Jr High School: 226. Hickory Bend Elem School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookwood Jr High School and Hickory Bend Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brookwood Jr High School is 545th of 670 and Hickory Bend Elem School is 1269th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).