George B Carpenter Elem School vs Maine South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George B Carpenter Elem School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
Maine South High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,494 students
| Measure | George B Carpenter Elem School Park Ridge, Illinois | Maine South High School Park Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 2,303 | #42 of 691 |
| National rank | #4605 of 50,301 | #4464 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 435 | 2,494 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 2,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 65% |
| city | Park Ridge | Park Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George B Carpenter Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 65.3).
- •George B Carpenter Elem School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •George B Carpenter Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.6).
- •Maine South High School is the larger school with 2,494 students compared with 435.
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 George B Carpenter Elem School better than Maine South High School?
On the Success Index (US), George B Carpenter Elem School ranks higher (80.7 vs 65.3 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 George B Carpenter Elem School and Maine South High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Park Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George B Carpenter Elem School: 435. Maine South High School: 2,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George B Carpenter Elem School and Maine South High School rank in Illinois?
George B Carpenter Elem School is 98th of 2,303 and Maine South High School is 42nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).