Franklin Elementary School vs Thornridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
259 students
Thornridge High School
Dolton · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Dolton, Illinois | Thornridge High School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2193 of 2,303 | #648 of 691 |
| National rank | #48725 of 50,301 | #16434 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 969 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 4% |
| city | Dolton | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.4 vs 12.1).
- •Thornridge High School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Thornridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 95.8%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •Thornridge High School is the larger school with 969 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 Franklin Elementary School better than Thornridge High School?
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 Franklin Elementary School and Thornridge High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 259. Thornridge High School: 969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Thornridge High School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elementary School is 2193rd of 2,303 and Thornridge High School is 648th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).