Curie Metropolitan High School vs Neuqua Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,099 students
Neuqua Valley High School
Naperville · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,018 students
| Measure | Curie Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois | Neuqua Valley High School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #607 of 691 | #7 of 691 |
| National rank | #16050 of 16,910 | #1097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,099 | 3,018 |
| Enrollment | 3,099 | 3,018 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 74% |
| city | Chicago | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neuqua Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 15.0).
- •Neuqua Valley High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 14%).
- •Neuqua Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 11%).
- •Neuqua Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 85.8%).
- •Neuqua Valley High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Curie Metropolitan High School is the larger school with 3,099 students compared with 3,018.
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 Curie Metropolitan High School better than Neuqua Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Neuqua Valley High School ranks higher (81.2 vs 15.0 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 Curie Metropolitan High School and Neuqua Valley High School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curie Metropolitan High School: 3,099. Neuqua Valley High School: 3,018. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curie Metropolitan High School and Neuqua Valley High School rank in Illinois?
Curie Metropolitan High School is 607th of 691 and Neuqua Valley High School is 7th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).