Dunlap Middle School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunlap Middle School
Dunlap · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
Northwood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Dunlap Middle School Dunlap, Illinois | Northwood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 670 | #219 of 670 |
| National rank | #2475 of 15,369 | #6509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 541 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 36% |
| city | Dunlap | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunlap Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 55.3).
- •Dunlap Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Dunlap Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •Dunlap Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 37.2%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.4).
- •Dunlap Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 540.
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 Dunlap Middle School better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunlap Middle School ranks higher (74.3 vs 55.3 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 Dunlap Middle School and Northwood Middle School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunlap Middle School: 541. Northwood Middle School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunlap Middle School and Northwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dunlap Middle School is 66th of 670 and Northwood Middle School is 219th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).