Oak Park & River Forest High Sch vs Percy Julian Middle School
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.
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Oak Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,307 students
Percy Julian Middle School
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
927 students
| Measure | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch Oak Park, Illinois | Percy Julian Middle School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 691 | #145 of 670 |
| National rank | #2108 of 16,910 | #4502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,307 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 3,307 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 64.5).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Percy Julian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 18.1%).
- •Percy Julian Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is the larger school with 3,307 students compared with 927.
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 Park & River Forest High Sch better than Percy Julian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park & River Forest High Sch ranks higher (75.2 vs 64.5 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 Park & River Forest High Sch and Percy Julian Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch: 3,307. Percy Julian Middle School: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park & River Forest High Sch and Percy Julian Middle School rank in Illinois?
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is 17th of 691 and Percy Julian Middle School is 145th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).