Michelle Obama Sch of Technology vs Southland College Prep Chtr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Park Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
Southland College Prep Chtr HS
Richton Park · Charter high · Grades 9–12
584 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest, Illinois | Southland College Prep Chtr HS Richton Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 670 | #188 of 691 |
| National rank | #12494 of 15,369 | #9419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 428 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Park Forest | Richton Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 27.0).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 79%).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.3).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS is the larger school with 584 students compared with 428.
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is a public school while Southland College Prep Chtr HS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Michelle Obama Sch of Technology better than Southland College Prep Chtr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Southland College Prep Chtr HS ranks higher (46.2 vs 27.0 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 Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and Southland College Prep Chtr HS?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Richton Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology: 428. Southland College Prep Chtr HS: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and Southland College Prep Chtr HS rank in Illinois?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is 519th of 670 and Southland College Prep Chtr HS is 188th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).