Dorn Elementary School vs Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorn Elementary School
Hickory Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
431 students
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Palos Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
449 students
| Measure | Dorn Elementary School Hickory Hills, Illinois | Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School Palos Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1174 of 2,303 | #1349 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33409 of 50,301 | #36425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 431 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Hickory Hills | Palos Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 33.2).
- •Dorn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 68.6%).
- •Dorn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.0).
- •Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 431.
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 Dorn Elementary School better than Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorn Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 33.2 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 Dorn Elementary School and Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hickory Hills and Palos Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorn Elementary School: 431. Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorn Elementary School and Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School rank in Illinois?
Dorn Elementary School is 1174th of 2,303 and Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is 1349th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).