Glenbard North High School vs Heritage Lakes Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenbard North High School
Carol Stream · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students
Heritage Lakes Elem School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
| Measure | Glenbard North High School Carol Stream, Illinois | Heritage Lakes Elem School Carol Stream, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 691 | #307 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9583 of 16,910 | #11934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,079 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Carol Stream | Carol Stream |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 45.4).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 43.4%).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Glenbard North High School is the larger school with 2,079 students compared with 420.
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 North High School better than Heritage Lakes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Lakes Elem School ranks higher (69.1 vs 45.4 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 North High School and Heritage Lakes Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carol Stream and Carol Stream in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenbard North High School: 2,079. Heritage Lakes Elem School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenbard North High School and Heritage Lakes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Glenbard North High School is 196th of 691 and Heritage Lakes Elem School is 307th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).