Glen Crest Middle School vs Glenbard South High 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.
Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students
Glenbard South High School
Glen Ellyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,090 students
| Measure | Glen Crest Middle School Glen Ellyn, Illinois | Glenbard South High School Glen Ellyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 670 | #77 of 691 |
| National rank | #2871 of 15,369 | #6172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 723 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Glen Ellyn | Glen Ellyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Crest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 58.5).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 29.4%).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.8).
- •Glenbard South High School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 723.
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 Glen Crest Middle School better than Glenbard South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Crest Middle School ranks higher (72.3 vs 58.5 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 Glen Crest Middle School and Glenbard South High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Glen Ellyn and Glen Ellyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Crest Middle School: 723. Glenbard South High School: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Crest Middle School and Glenbard South High School rank in Illinois?
Glen Crest Middle School is 79th of 670 and Glenbard South High School is 77th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).