Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies vs Old Orchard Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–8
254 students
Old Orchard Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies Skokie, Illinois | Old Orchard Jr High School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1229 of 2,303 | #355 of 670 |
| National rank | #34435 of 50,301 | #9455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Skokie | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Orchard Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 36.3).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 70.1%).
- •Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.9).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 254.
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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies better than Old Orchard Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Orchard Jr High School ranks higher (41.7 vs 36.3 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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies and Old Orchard Jr High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies: 254. Old Orchard Jr High School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies and Old Orchard Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is 1229th of 2,303 and Old Orchard Jr High School is 355th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).