Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Oak Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,307 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 670 | #17 of 691 |
| National rank | #7942 of 15,369 | #2108 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 947 | 3,307 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 3,307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 48.6).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 20.8%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is the larger school with 3,307 students compared with 947.
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School better than Oak Park & River Forest High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park & River Forest High Sch ranks higher (75.2 vs 48.6 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: 947. Oak Park & River Forest High Sch: 3,307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is 17th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).