Cherokee Elem School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elem School
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–4
343 students
Northwood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elem School Lake Forest, Illinois | Northwood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 2,303 | #219 of 670 |
| National rank | #1813 of 50,301 | #6509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 36% |
| city | Lake Forest | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 55.3).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.6).
- •Northwood Middle School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 343.
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 Cherokee Elem School better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elem School ranks higher (86.5 vs 55.3 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 Cherokee Elem School and Northwood Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elem School: 343. Northwood Middle School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elem School and Northwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cherokee Elem School is 35th of 2,303 and Northwood Middle School is 219th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).