Deerfield High School vs Lake View High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 30 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
Lake View High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students
| Measure | Deerfield High School Deerfield, Illinois | Lake View High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 691 | #542 of 691 |
| National rank | #840 of 16,910 | #15172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,437 | 1,431 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 1,431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 17% |
| city | Deerfield | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 20.6).
- •Deerfield High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 17%).
- •Deerfield High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 19%).
- •Deerfield High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.5).
- •Deerfield High School is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 1,431.
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 Lake View High School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield High School ranks higher (83.2 vs 20.6 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 Lake View High School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield High School: 1,437. Lake View High School: 1,431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield High School and Lake View High School rank in Illinois?
Deerfield High School is 5th of 691 and Lake View High School is 542nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).