Buffalo Grove High School vs Henry W Longfellow Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 507 m 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
Henry W Longfellow Elem School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Buffalo Grove High School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Henry W Longfellow Elem School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 691 | #200 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7024 of 16,910 | #8390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,021 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 55.0).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •Buffalo Grove High School is the larger school with 2,021 students compared with 510.
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 Henry W Longfellow Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry W Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (74.3 vs 55.0 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 Henry W Longfellow Elem School?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Grove High School: 2,021. Henry W Longfellow Elem School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Grove High School and Henry W Longfellow Elem School rank in Illinois?
Buffalo Grove High School is 102nd of 691 and Henry W Longfellow Elem School is 200th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).