Fernwood Elem School vs Julian High School
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.
Fernwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
Julian High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
440 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Julian High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1834 of 2,303 | #561 of 691 |
| National rank | #44519 of 50,301 | #15563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 18.3).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Julian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 87.6%).
- •Julian High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.4).
- •Julian High School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 259.
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 Fernwood Elem School better than Julian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fernwood Elem School ranks higher (20.5 vs 18.3 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 Fernwood Elem School and Julian High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernwood Elem School: 259. Julian High School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernwood Elem School and Julian High School rank in Illinois?
Fernwood Elem School is 1834th of 2,303 and Julian High School is 561st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).