Grayslake Central High School vs Hinsdale South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students
Hinsdale South High School
Darien · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students
| Measure | Grayslake Central High School Grayslake, Illinois | Hinsdale South High School Darien, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 691 | #140 of 691 |
| National rank | #5674 of 16,910 | #8257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,375 | 1,370 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 1,370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| city | Grayslake | Darien |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grayslake Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 50.5).
- •Grayslake Central High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Grayslake Central High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Hinsdale South High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.0).
- •Grayslake Central High School is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 1,370.
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 Grayslake Central High School better than Hinsdale South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grayslake Central High School ranks higher (60.5 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 Grayslake Central High School and Hinsdale South High School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Grayslake and Darien in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grayslake Central High School: 1,375. Hinsdale South High School: 1,370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grayslake Central High School and Hinsdale South High School rank in Illinois?
Grayslake Central High School is 68th of 691 and Hinsdale South High School is 140th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).