Glenbard North High School vs Jay Stream Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 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
Jay Stream Middle School
Carol Stream · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
| Measure | Glenbard North High School Carol Stream, Illinois | Jay Stream Middle School Carol Stream, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 691 | #213 of 670 |
| National rank | #9583 of 16,910 | #6388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,079 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| city | Carol Stream | Carol Stream |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jay Stream Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 45.4).
- •Glenbard North High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Jay Stream Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Jay Stream Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 43.4%).
- •Jay Stream Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.2).
- •Glenbard North High School is the larger school with 2,079 students compared with 572.
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 Jay Stream Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jay Stream Middle School ranks higher (55.8 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 Jay Stream Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carol Stream and Carol Stream in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenbard North High School: 2,079. Jay Stream Middle School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenbard North High School and Jay Stream Middle School rank in Illinois?
Glenbard North High School is 196th of 691 and Jay Stream Middle School is 213th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).