Gary Virtual Academy vs River Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Virtual Academy
Gary · Public other · Grades K–12
45 students
River Forest High School
Hobart · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
| Measure | Gary Virtual Academy Gary, Indiana | River Forest High School Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #368 of 387 |
| National rank | – | #14749 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 45 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 45 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Gary | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Virtual Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 72%).
- •River Forest High School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.5).
- •River Forest High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 45.
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 Gary Virtual Academy better than River Forest High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gary Virtual Academy and River Forest High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Gary and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Virtual Academy: 45. River Forest High School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Virtual Academy and River Forest High School rank in Indiana?
Gary Virtual Academy is unranked and River Forest High School is 368th of 387 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).