Curie Metropolitan High School vs Edwards Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 481 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,099 students
Edwards Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,209 students
| Measure | Curie Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois | Edwards Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 691 | #1858 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16050 of 16,910 | #44823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 3,099 | 1,209 |
| Enrollment | 3,099 | 1,209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwards Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 15.0).
- •Edwards Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Edwards Elem School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Edwards Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 85.8%).
- •Edwards Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Curie Metropolitan High School is the larger school with 3,099 students compared with 1,209.
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 Curie Metropolitan High School better than Edwards Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Edwards Elem School ranks higher (20.0 vs 15.0 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 Curie Metropolitan High School and Edwards Elem School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curie Metropolitan High School: 3,099. Edwards Elem School: 1,209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curie Metropolitan High School and Edwards Elem School rank in Illinois?
Curie Metropolitan High School is 607th of 691 and Edwards Elem School is 1858th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).