Oak Lawn Comm High School vs Simmons Middle School
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.
Oak Lawn Comm High School
Oak Lawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,867 students
Simmons Middle School
Oak Lawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Oak Lawn Comm High School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Simmons Middle School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 691 | #490 of 670 |
| National rank | #14263 of 16,910 | #11933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,867 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 25.6).
- •Oak Lawn Comm High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 63%).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •Oak Lawn Comm High School is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 725.
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 Oak Lawn Comm High School better than Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Simmons Middle School ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.6 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 Oak Lawn Comm High School and Simmons Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Lawn Comm High School: 1,867. Simmons Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Lawn Comm High School and Simmons Middle School rank in Illinois?
Oak Lawn Comm High School is 494th of 691 and Simmons Middle School is 490th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).