Harlan Community Academy HS vs Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
194 students
| Measure | Harlan Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 691 | #1140 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16008 of 16,910 | #32921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 220 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 15.3).
- •Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.9).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS is the larger school with 220 students compared with 194.
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 Harlan Community Academy HS better than Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy ranks higher (38.6 vs 15.3 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 Harlan Community Academy HS and Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Community Academy HS: 220. Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Community Academy HS and Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy rank in Illinois?
Harlan Community Academy HS is 602nd of 691 and Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy is 1140th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).