Daniel Wright Jr High School vs Vernon Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Wright Jr High School
Lincolnshire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
Vernon Hills High School
Vernon Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,419 students
| Measure | Daniel Wright Jr High School Lincolnshire, Illinois | Vernon Hills High School Vernon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 670 | #15 of 691 |
| National rank | #46 of 15,369 | #1608 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 720 | 1,419 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 1,419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| city | Lincolnshire | Vernon Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Wright Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 77.8).
- •Daniel Wright Jr High School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Daniel Wright Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 69%).
- •Daniel Wright Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Vernon Hills High School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 720.
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 Daniel Wright Jr High School better than Vernon Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks higher (95.1 vs 77.8 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 Daniel Wright Jr High School and Vernon Hills High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lincolnshire and Vernon Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Wright Jr High School: 720. Vernon Hills High School: 1,419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Wright Jr High School and Vernon Hills High School rank in Illinois?
Daniel Wright Jr High School is 2nd of 670 and Vernon Hills High School is 15th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).