Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS vs Richland County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 337 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
Richland County High School
Olney · Public high · Grades 9–12
669 students
| Measure | Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Richland County High School Olney, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 691 | #401 of 691 |
| National rank | #16326 of 16,910 | #13005 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 673 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Olney |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 13.1).
- •Richland County High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Richland County High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Richland County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 91.8%).
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.6).
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 673 students compared with 669.
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 Vocational Career Acad HS better than Richland County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richland County High School ranks higher (31.5 vs 13.1 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 Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS and Richland County High School?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Olney in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS: 673. Richland County High School: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS and Richland County High School rank in Illinois?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is 636th of 691 and Richland County High School is 401st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).