Deerfield High School vs Wilmot Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 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
Wilmot Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Deerfield High School Deerfield, Illinois | Wilmot Elem School Deerfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 691 | #34 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #840 of 16,910 | #1808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,437 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| city | Deerfield | Deerfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmot Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 83.2).
- •Deerfield High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Deerfield High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Wilmot Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.7).
- •Deerfield High School is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 477.
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 Wilmot Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmot Elem School ranks higher (86.6 vs 83.2 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 Wilmot Elem School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Deerfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield High School: 1,437. Wilmot Elem School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield High School and Wilmot Elem School rank in Illinois?
Deerfield High School is 5th of 691 and Wilmot Elem School is 34th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).