Dever Elem School vs Ridgewood Comm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dever Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
733 students
Ridgewood Comm High School
Norridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
988 students
| Measure | Dever Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Ridgewood Comm High School Norridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 2,303 | #536 of 691 |
| National rank | #32105 of 50,301 | #15079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 733 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 20% |
| city | Chicago | Norridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dever Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 21.2).
- •Dever Elem School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Dever Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Dever Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.5).
- •Ridgewood Comm High School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 733.
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 Dever Elem School better than Ridgewood Comm High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dever Elem School ranks higher (39.7 vs 21.2 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 Dever Elem School and Ridgewood Comm High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Norridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dever Elem School: 733. Ridgewood Comm High School: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dever Elem School and Ridgewood Comm High School rank in Illinois?
Dever Elem School is 1107th of 2,303 and Ridgewood Comm High School is 536th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).