Hawthorn Elem School South vs Hawthorn Middle School South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 382 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Elem School South
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
505 students
Hawthorn Middle School South
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Elem School South Vernon Hills, Illinois | Hawthorn Middle School South Vernon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #184 of 2,303 | #112 of 670 |
| National rank | #7893 of 50,301 | #3837 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 505 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| city | Vernon Hills | Vernon Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 67.7).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.3).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South is the larger school with 609 students compared with 505.
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 South better than Hawthorn Middle School South?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem School South ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.7 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 South and Hawthorn Middle School South?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Vernon Hills and Vernon Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Elem School South: 505. Hawthorn Middle School South: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Elem School South and Hawthorn Middle School South rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Elem School South is 184th of 2,303 and Hawthorn Middle School South is 112th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).