Elden D Finley Jr High School vs Worth Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
Worth Jr High School
Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Elden D Finley Jr High School Chicago Ridge, Illinois | Worth Jr High School Worth, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 670 | #499 of 670 |
| National rank | #12598 of 15,369 | #12059 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Chicago Ridge | Worth |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Worth Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 26.4).
- •Worth Jr High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Worth Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 21%).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 330.
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 Worth Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Worth Jr High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 26.4 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 Worth Jr High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago Ridge and Worth in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elden D Finley Jr High School: 405. Worth Jr High School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elden D Finley Jr High School and Worth Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Elden D Finley Jr High School is 526th of 670 and Worth Jr High School is 499th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).