Harlem High School vs Streamwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem High School
Machesney Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students
Streamwood High School
Streamwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
| Measure | Harlem High School Machesney Park, Illinois | Streamwood High School Streamwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 691 | #520 of 691 |
| National rank | #12682 of 16,910 | #14769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,884 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 1,884 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Machesney Park | Streamwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlem High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 23.0).
- •Harlem High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Harlem High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Streamwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 54.7%).
- •Harlem High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Streamwood High School is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 1,884.
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 Harlem High School better than Streamwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlem High School ranks higher (32.9 vs 23.0 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 Harlem High School and Streamwood High School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Streamwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem High School: 1,884. Streamwood High School: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem High School and Streamwood High School rank in Illinois?
Harlem High School is 377th of 691 and Streamwood High School is 520th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).