Drake Elem School vs Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 934 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
302 students
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students
| Measure | Drake Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2126 of 2,303 | #620 of 691 |
| National rank | #47858 of 50,301 | #16174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 302 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.5 vs 14.2).
- •Drake Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Drake Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 97.7%).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 355 students compared with 302.
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 Drake Elem School better than Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Drake Elem School and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Elem School: 302. Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Elem School and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS rank in Illinois?
Drake Elem School is 2126th of 2,303 and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is 620th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).