Buffalo Grove High School vs Palatine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 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
Palatine High School
Palatine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,535 students
| Measure | Buffalo Grove High School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Palatine High School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 691 | #254 of 691 |
| National rank | #7024 of 16,910 | #10727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,021 | 2,535 |
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 2,535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Grove High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 41.0).
- •Buffalo Grove High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Buffalo Grove High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Palatine High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Palatine High School is the larger school with 2,535 students compared with 2,021.
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 Palatine High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Grove High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 41.0 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 Palatine High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Grove High School: 2,021. Palatine High School: 2,535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Grove High School and Palatine High School rank in Illinois?
Buffalo Grove High School is 102nd of 691 and Palatine High School is 254th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).