Glenbard North High School vs Western Trails Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
Western Trails Elem School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | Glenbard North High School Carol Stream, Illinois | Western Trails Elem School Carol Stream, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 691 | #648 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9583 of 16,910 | #21209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,079 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Carol Stream | Carol Stream |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Trails Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 45.4).
- •Glenbard North High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Western Trails Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Glenbard North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 56.9%).
- •Western Trails Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.2).
- •Glenbard North High School is the larger school with 2,079 students compared with 320.
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 Western Trails Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Trails Elem School ranks higher (55.7 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 Western Trails Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carol Stream and Carol Stream in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenbard North High School: 2,079. Western Trails Elem School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenbard North High School and Western Trails Elem School rank in Illinois?
Glenbard North High School is 196th of 691 and Western Trails Elem School is 648th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).