Buffalo Grove High School vs Cooper Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,021 students
Cooper Middle School
Buffalo Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
| Measure | Buffalo Grove High School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Cooper Middle School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 691 | #277 of 670 |
| National rank | #7024 of 16,910 | #7846 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,021 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Grove High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 49.0).
- •Buffalo Grove High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Buffalo Grove High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.0).
- •Buffalo Grove High School is the larger school with 2,021 students compared with 732.
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 Buffalo Grove High School better than Cooper Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Grove High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 49.0 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 Buffalo Grove High School and Cooper Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Grove High School: 2,021. Cooper Middle School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Grove High School and Cooper Middle School rank in Illinois?
Buffalo Grove High School is 102nd of 691 and Cooper Middle School is 277th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).