Adlai E Stevenson High School vs Meridian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,758 students
Meridian School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
702 students
| Measure | Adlai E Stevenson High School Lincolnshire, Illinois | Meridian School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 691 | #201 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1952 of 16,910 | #8400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 4,758 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 4,758 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 66% |
| city | Lincolnshire | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adlai E Stevenson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 74.3).
- •Adlai E Stevenson High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Adlai E Stevenson High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Meridian School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Adlai E Stevenson High School is the larger school with 4,758 students compared with 702.
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 Adlai E Stevenson High School better than Meridian School?
On the Success Index (US), Adlai E Stevenson High School ranks higher (75.9 vs 74.3 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 Adlai E Stevenson High School and Meridian School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adlai E Stevenson High School: 4,758. Meridian School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adlai E Stevenson High School and Meridian School rank in Illinois?
Adlai E Stevenson High School is 16th of 691 and Meridian School is 201st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).