Greenwood Elem School vs Thornwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Elem School
South Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
321 students
Thornwood High School
South Holland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,843 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elem School South Holland, Illinois | Thornwood High School South Holland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1740 of 2,303 | #551 of 691 |
| National rank | #43076 of 50,301 | #15398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 1,843 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 1,843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 8% |
| city | South Holland | South Holland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 19.2).
- •Greenwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 8%).
- •Greenwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Greenwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 73.5%).
- •Thornwood High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •Thornwood High School is the larger school with 1,843 students compared with 321.
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 Greenwood Elem School better than Thornwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Elem School ranks higher (22.8 vs 19.2 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 Greenwood Elem School and Thornwood High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between South Holland and South Holland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elem School: 321. Thornwood High School: 1,843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elem School and Thornwood High School rank in Illinois?
Greenwood Elem School is 1740th of 2,303 and Thornwood High School is 551st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).