Coolidge Middle School vs Thornton Township High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coolidge Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
Thornton Township High School
Harvey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students
| Measure | Coolidge Middle School Phoenix, Illinois | Thornton Township High School Harvey, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 670 | #616 of 691 |
| National rank | #14449 of 15,369 | #16134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 1,697 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Phoenix | Harvey |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coolidge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 14.5).
- •Coolidge Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Coolidge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 11%).
- •Thornton Township High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Coolidge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
- •Thornton Township High School is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 460.
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 Coolidge Middle School better than Thornton Township High School?
On the Success Index (US), Coolidge Middle School ranks higher (15.9 vs 14.5 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 Coolidge Middle School and Thornton Township High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Harvey in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coolidge Middle School: 460. Thornton Township High School: 1,697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coolidge Middle School and Thornton Township High School rank in Illinois?
Coolidge Middle School is 631st of 670 and Thornton Township High School is 616th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).