Gower Middle School vs Hinsdale South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gower Middle School
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
409 students
Hinsdale South High School
Darien · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students
| Measure | Gower Middle School Burr Ridge, Illinois | Hinsdale South High School Darien, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 670 | #140 of 691 |
| National rank | #3252 of 15,369 | #8257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,370 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Burr Ridge | Darien |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gower Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 50.5).
- •Gower Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Gower Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Gower Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Hinsdale South High School is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 409.
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 Gower Middle School better than Hinsdale South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gower Middle School ranks higher (70.4 vs 50.5 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 Gower Middle School and Hinsdale South High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Burr Ridge and Darien in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gower Middle School: 409. Hinsdale South High School: 1,370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gower Middle School and Hinsdale South High School rank in Illinois?
Gower Middle School is 97th of 670 and Hinsdale South High School is 140th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).