Ridge Central Elem School vs Worth Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge Central Elem School
Chicago Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Worth Jr High School
Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Ridge Central Elem School Chicago Ridge, Illinois | Worth Jr High School Worth, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1356 of 2,303 | #499 of 670 |
| National rank | #36528 of 50,301 | #12059 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| city | Chicago Ridge | Worth |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 29.3).
- •Worth Jr High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Worth Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Ridge Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 99.1%).
- •Worth Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Ridge Central Elem School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 330.
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 Ridge Central Elem School better than Worth Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Central Elem School ranks higher (33.1 vs 29.3 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 Ridge Central Elem School and Worth Jr High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago Ridge and Worth in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge Central Elem School: 508. Worth Jr High School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge Central Elem School and Worth Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Ridge Central Elem School is 1356th of 2,303 and Worth Jr High School is 499th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).