Glenbard East High School vs Willowbrook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenbard East High School
Lombard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,311 students
Willowbrook High School
Villa Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,983 students
| Measure | Glenbard East High School Lombard, Illinois | Willowbrook High School Villa Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 691 | #225 of 691 |
| National rank | #11525 of 16,910 | #10218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,311 | 1,983 |
| Enrollment | 2,311 | 1,983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| city | Lombard | Villa Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willowbrook High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 37.7).
- •Willowbrook High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Willowbrook High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Glenbard East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 48%).
- •Willowbrook High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •Glenbard East High School is the larger school with 2,311 students compared with 1,983.
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 Glenbard East High School better than Willowbrook High School?
On the Success Index (US), Willowbrook High School ranks higher (43.0 vs 37.7 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 Glenbard East High School and Willowbrook High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lombard and Villa Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenbard East High School: 2,311. Willowbrook High School: 1,983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenbard East High School and Willowbrook High School rank in Illinois?
Glenbard East High School is 302nd of 691 and Willowbrook High School is 225th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).