John I Meister Elementary School vs River Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John I Meister Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
River Forest High School
Hobart · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
| Measure | John I Meister Elementary School Hobart, Indiana | River Forest High School Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #657 of 1,053 | #368 of 387 |
| National rank | #27089 of 50,301 | #14749 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Hobart | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John I Meister Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 23.1).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •River Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 72.9%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.2).
- •River Forest High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 373.
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 John I Meister Elementary School better than River Forest High School?
On the Success Index (US), John I Meister Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 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 John I Meister Elementary School and River Forest High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John I Meister Elementary School: 373. River Forest High School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John I Meister Elementary School and River Forest High School rank in Indiana?
John I Meister Elementary School is 657th of 1,053 and River Forest High School is 368th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).