Carl Sandburg High School vs Waubonsie Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg High School
Orland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,840 students
Waubonsie Valley High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,849 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park, Illinois | Waubonsie Valley High School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 691 | #43 of 691 |
| National rank | #8501 of 16,910 | #4528 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,840 | 2,849 |
| Enrollment | 2,840 | 2,849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Orland Park | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waubonsie Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 49.5).
- •Waubonsie Valley High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Waubonsie Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Carl Sandburg High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.8).
- •Waubonsie Valley High School is the larger school with 2,849 students compared with 2,840.
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 Carl Sandburg High School better than Waubonsie Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waubonsie Valley High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 49.5 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 Carl Sandburg High School and Waubonsie Valley High School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Orland Park and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg High School: 2,840. Waubonsie Valley High School: 2,849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg High School and Waubonsie Valley High School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg High School is 152nd of 691 and Waubonsie Valley High School is 43rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).