Forest Elem School vs Friendship Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Friendship Jr High School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Forest Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois | Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 2,303 | #367 of 670 |
| National rank | #19427 of 50,301 | #9695 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 40.5).
- •Forest Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Forest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Forest Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 61.5%).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •Forest Elem School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 633.
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 Forest Elem School better than Friendship Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Elem School ranks higher (58.2 vs 40.5 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 Forest Elem School and Friendship Jr High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elem School: 658. Friendship Jr High School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elem School and Friendship Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Forest Elem School is 569th of 2,303 and Friendship Jr High School is 367th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).