River Forest High School vs Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Forest High School
Hobart · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
Lake Station · Public high · Grades 6–12
595 students
| Measure | River Forest High School Hobart, Indiana | Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS Lake Station, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 387 | #367 of 387 |
| National rank | #14749 of 16,910 | #14703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 565 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Hobart | Lake Station |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.1 vs 23.4).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •River Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 72%).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.2).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS is the larger school with 595 students compared with 565.
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 River Forest High School better than Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS?
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 River Forest High School and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Lake Station in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Forest High School: 565. Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Forest High School and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS rank in Indiana?
River Forest High School is 368th of 387 and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS is 367th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).