Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem vs Douglass Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 840 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
452 students
Douglass Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
29 students
| Measure | Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem Chicago, Illinois | Douglass Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2157 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #48198 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 452 | 29 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 29 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 2.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 24.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglass Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 13.7).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 3%).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 4%).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 94%).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on students per teacher (2.4 vs 13.3).
- •Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is the larger school with 452 students compared with 29.
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 Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem better than Douglass Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglass Academy High School ranks higher (21.9 vs 13.7 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 Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem and Douglass Academy High School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem: 452. Douglass Academy High School: 29. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem and Douglass Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is 2157th of 2,303 and Douglass Academy High School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).