Dorn Elementary School vs Hughes L Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 16 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
Hughes L Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
| Measure | Dorn Elementary School Hickory Hills, Illinois | Hughes L Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1174 of 2,303 | #1841 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33409 of 50,301 | #44654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 4% |
| city | Hickory Hills | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 20.3).
- •Dorn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 87%).
- •Hughes L Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.6).
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 Hughes L Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorn Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 20.3 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 Hughes L Elem School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Hickory Hills and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorn Elementary School: 431. Hughes L Elem School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorn Elementary School and Hughes L Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dorn Elementary School is 1174th of 2,303 and Hughes L Elem School is 1841st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).