Elgin High School vs Streamwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,576 students
Streamwood High School
Streamwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
| Measure | Elgin High School Elgin, Illinois | Streamwood High School Streamwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 691 | #520 of 691 |
| National rank | #14957 of 16,910 | #14769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,576 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 2,576 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Elgin | Streamwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Streamwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 21.9).
- •Elgin High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Elgin High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Streamwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 63.1%).
- •Streamwood High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •Elgin High School is the larger school with 2,576 students compared with 1,890.
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 Elgin High School better than Streamwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Streamwood High School ranks higher (23.0 vs 21.9 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 Elgin High School and Streamwood High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Streamwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elgin High School: 2,576. Streamwood High School: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elgin High School and Streamwood High School rank in Illinois?
Elgin High School is 529th of 691 and Streamwood High School is 520th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).