Diekman Elem School vs Thornridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diekman Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Thornridge High School
Dolton · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students
| Measure | Diekman Elem School Dolton, Illinois | Thornridge High School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2295 of 2,303 | #648 of 691 |
| National rank | #50054 of 50,301 | #16434 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 227 | 969 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 4% |
| city | Dolton | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.1 vs 6.7).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 4%).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Thornridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 97.8%).
- •Thornridge High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.9).
- •Thornridge High School is the larger school with 969 students compared with 227.
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 Diekman Elem School better than Thornridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thornridge High School ranks higher (12.1 vs 6.7 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 Diekman Elem School and Thornridge High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diekman Elem School: 227. Thornridge High School: 969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diekman Elem School and Thornridge High School rank in Illinois?
Diekman Elem School is 2295th of 2,303 and Thornridge High School is 648th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).