Deerfield High School vs Highland Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield High School
Deerfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
Highland Park High School
Highland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,661 students
| Measure | Deerfield High School Deerfield, Illinois | Highland Park High School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 691 | #24 of 691 |
| National rank | #840 of 16,910 | #3347 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,437 | 1,661 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 1,661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| city | Deerfield | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 69.8).
- •Deerfield High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Deerfield High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Deerfield High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Highland Park High School is the larger school with 1,661 students compared with 1,437.
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 Deerfield High School better than Highland Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield High School ranks higher (83.2 vs 69.8 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 Deerfield High School and Highland Park High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield High School: 1,437. Highland Park High School: 1,661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield High School and Highland Park High School rank in Illinois?
Deerfield High School is 5th of 691 and Highland Park High School is 24th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).