James Farmer Jr. Elementary vs Phillips Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Farmer Jr. Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
Phillips Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
| Measure | James Farmer Jr. Elementary Chicago, Illinois | Phillips Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2271 of 2,303 | #603 of 691 |
| National rank | #49773 of 50,301 | #16013 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 8.7).
- •James Farmer Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •James Farmer Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Phillips Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 94.1%).
- •Phillips Academy High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.9).
- •Phillips Academy High School is the larger school with 467 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 James Farmer Jr. Elementary better than Phillips Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Academy High School ranks higher (15.3 vs 8.7 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 James Farmer Jr. Elementary and Phillips Academy High School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Farmer Jr. Elementary: 321. Phillips Academy High School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Farmer Jr. Elementary and Phillips Academy High School rank in Illinois?
James Farmer Jr. Elementary is 2271st of 2,303 and Phillips Academy High School is 603rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).