Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences vs Prairie Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
827 students
Prairie Jr High School
Alsip · Public middle · Grades 7–8
303 students
| Measure | Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences Chicago, Illinois | Prairie Jr High School Alsip, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 691 | #282 of 670 |
| National rank | #13596 of 16,910 | #7897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 827 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Chicago | Alsip |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 28.8).
- •Prairie Jr High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Prairie Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Prairie Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 58.2%).
- •Prairie Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences is the larger school with 827 students compared with 303.
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 Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences better than Prairie Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Jr High School ranks higher (48.8 vs 28.8 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 Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences and Prairie Jr High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Alsip in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences: 827. Prairie Jr High School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences and Prairie Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences is 448th of 691 and Prairie Jr High School is 282nd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).