H L Richards High Sch(Campus) vs Sward Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Oak Lawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
Sward Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | H L Richards High Sch(Campus) Oak Lawn, Illinois | Sward Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 691 | #624 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14706 of 16,910 | #20718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,702 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sward Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 23.3).
- •Sward Elem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Sward Elem School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 19%).
- •Sward Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 61.9%).
- •Sward Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 457.
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 H L Richards High Sch(Campus) better than Sward Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sward Elem School ranks higher (56.4 vs 23.3 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 H L Richards High Sch(Campus) and Sward Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus): 1,702. Sward Elem School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H L Richards High Sch(Campus) and Sward Elem School rank in Illinois?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 518th of 691 and Sward Elem School is 624th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).