Corliss High School vs Smith W Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 284 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corliss High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
Smith W Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | Corliss High School Chicago, Illinois | Smith W Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 691 | #2029 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16609 of 16,910 | #46787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 430 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith W Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 9.9).
- •Smith W Elem School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Smith W Elem School does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Corliss High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 95.3%).
- •Smith W Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.5).
- •Corliss High School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 340.
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 Corliss High School better than Smith W Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith W Elem School ranks higher (16.7 vs 9.9 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 Corliss High School and Smith W Elem School?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corliss High School: 430. Smith W Elem School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corliss High School and Smith W Elem School rank in Illinois?
Corliss High School is 661st of 691 and Smith W Elem School is 2029th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).