Deer Path Middle Sch West vs Lake Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Path Middle Sch West
Lake Forest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
361 students
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
| Measure | Deer Path Middle Sch West Lake Forest, Illinois | Lake Forest High School Lake Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 670 | #1 of 691 |
| National rank | #355 of 15,369 | #413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 361 | 1,359 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 1,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 87.4).
- •Lake Forest High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Lake Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Deer Path Middle Sch West does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.4).
- •Lake Forest High School is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 361.
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 Deer Path Middle Sch West better than Lake Forest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Path Middle Sch West ranks higher (89.0 vs 87.4 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 Deer Path Middle Sch West and Lake Forest High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Path Middle Sch West: 361. Lake Forest High School: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Middle Sch West and Lake Forest High School rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Middle Sch West is 13th of 670 and Lake Forest High School is 1st of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).