Carol Stream Elem School vs Glenbard North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carol Stream Elem School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Glenbard North High School
Carol Stream · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students
| Measure | Carol Stream Elem School Carol Stream, Illinois | Glenbard North High School Carol Stream, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #753 of 2,303 | #196 of 691 |
| National rank | #23528 of 50,301 | #9583 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 2,079 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 2,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Carol Stream | Carol Stream |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carol Stream Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 45.4).
- •Carol Stream Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Carol Stream Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Glenbard North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 61.4%).
- •Carol Stream Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Glenbard North High School is the larger school with 2,079 students compared with 396.
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 Carol Stream Elem School better than Glenbard North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carol Stream Elem School ranks higher (52.3 vs 45.4 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 Carol Stream Elem School and Glenbard North High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carol Stream and Carol Stream in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carol Stream Elem School: 396. Glenbard North High School: 2,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carol Stream Elem School and Glenbard North High School rank in Illinois?
Carol Stream Elem School is 753rd of 2,303 and Glenbard North High School is 196th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).