Elden D Finley Jr High School vs H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
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.
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Chicago Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Oak Lawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
| Measure | Elden D Finley Jr High School Chicago Ridge, Illinois | H L Richards High Sch(Campus) Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 670 | #518 of 691 |
| National rank | #12598 of 15,369 | #14706 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 405 | 1,702 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 1,702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Chicago Ridge | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 23.3).
- •H L Richards High Sch(Campus) does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •H L Richards High Sch(Campus) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 64.9%).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.2).
- •H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 405.
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 Elden D Finley Jr High School better than H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
On the Success Index (US), Elden D Finley Jr High School ranks higher (26.4 vs 23.3 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 Elden D Finley Jr High School and H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago Ridge and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elden D Finley Jr High School: 405. H L Richards High Sch(Campus): 1,702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elden D Finley Jr High School and H L Richards High Sch(Campus) rank in Illinois?
Elden D Finley Jr High School is 526th of 670 and H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 518th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).