Central School vs West School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Glencoe · Public middle · Grades 5–8
561 students
West School
Glencoe · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
252 students
| Measure | Central School Glencoe, Illinois | West School Glencoe, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 670 | #116 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1198 of 15,369 | #5278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 561 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| city | Glencoe | Glencoe |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 79.5).
- •West School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •West School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.3).
- •Central School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 252.
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 Central School better than West School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (81.8 vs 79.5 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 Central School and West School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glencoe and Glencoe in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 561. West School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and West School rank in Illinois?
Central School is 28th of 670 and West School is 116th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).