Glenwood Elementary School vs Viking School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elementary School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
Viking School
Gurnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary School Waukegan, Illinois | Viking School Gurnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1767 of 2,303 | #495 of 670 |
| National rank | #43522 of 50,301 | #12008 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 577 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Waukegan | Gurnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Viking School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 22.1).
- •Viking School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Viking School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 71.8%).
- •Viking School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Glenwood Elementary School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 461.
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 Glenwood Elementary School better than Viking School?
On the Success Index (US), Viking School ranks higher (29.6 vs 22.1 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 Glenwood Elementary School and Viking School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Gurnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary School: 577. Viking School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary School and Viking School rank in Illinois?
Glenwood Elementary School is 1767th of 2,303 and Viking School is 495th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).