Henry S Evans Elementary School vs River Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry S Evans Elementary School
Lake Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
River Forest High School
Hobart · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
| Measure | Henry S Evans Elementary School Lake Station, Indiana | River Forest High School Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #888 of 1,053 | #368 of 387 |
| National rank | #36661 of 50,301 | #14749 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 400 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Lake Station | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry S Evans Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 23.1).
- •Henry S Evans Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •River Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •River Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 82.3%).
- •Henry S Evans Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.2).
- •River Forest High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 400.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Henry S Evans Elementary School better than River Forest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry S Evans Elementary School ranks higher (32.9 vs 23.1 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 Henry S Evans Elementary School and River Forest High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Station and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry S Evans Elementary School: 400. River Forest High School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry S Evans Elementary School and River Forest High School rank in Indiana?
Henry S Evans Elementary School is 888th of 1,053 and River Forest High School is 368th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).