Briar Glen Elem School vs Glenbard South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Glen Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Glenbard South High School
Glen Ellyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,090 students
| Measure | Briar Glen Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Glenbard South High School Glen Ellyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 2,303 | #77 of 691 |
| National rank | #15092 of 50,301 | #6172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 523 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Wheaton | Glen Ellyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briar Glen Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 58.5).
- •Briar Glen Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Briar Glen Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Briar Glen Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 29.4%).
- •Glenbard South High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.4).
- •Glenbard South High School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 523.
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 Briar Glen Elem School better than Glenbard South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Briar Glen Elem School ranks higher (64.5 vs 58.5 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 Briar Glen Elem School and Glenbard South High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Glen Ellyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briar Glen Elem School: 523. Glenbard South High School: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briar Glen Elem School and Glenbard South High School rank in Illinois?
Briar Glen Elem School is 420th of 2,303 and Glenbard South High School is 77th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).