Hawthorn Elem School North vs Hawthorn Middle School South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 512 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Elem School North
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
347 students
Hawthorn Middle School South
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Elem School North Vernon Hills, Illinois | Hawthorn Middle School South Vernon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #425 of 2,303 | #112 of 670 |
| National rank | #15175 of 50,301 | #3837 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 347 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| city | Vernon Hills | Vernon Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Middle School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 64.4).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 30.7%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School North does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.3).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South is the larger school with 609 students compared with 347.
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 Hawthorn Elem School North better than Hawthorn Middle School South?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Middle School South ranks higher (67.7 vs 64.4 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 Hawthorn Elem School North and Hawthorn Middle School South?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Vernon Hills and Vernon Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Elem School North: 347. Hawthorn Middle School South: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Elem School North and Hawthorn Middle School South rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Elem School North is 425th of 2,303 and Hawthorn Middle School South is 112th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).