Edgewood Middle School vs Highland Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students
Highland Park High School
Highland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,661 students
| Measure | Edgewood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois | Highland Park High School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 670 | #24 of 691 |
| National rank | #2833 of 15,369 | #3347 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 663 | 1,661 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 1,661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| city | Highland Park | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 69.8).
- •Highland Park High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Highland Park High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Edgewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Highland Park High School is the larger school with 1,661 students compared with 663.
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 Edgewood Middle School better than Highland Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood Middle School ranks higher (72.5 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 Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Middle School: 663. Highland Park High School: 1,661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School rank in Illinois?
Edgewood Middle School is 76th of 670 and Highland Park High School is 24th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).