Hawthorn Middle School North vs Hawthorn Middle School South
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 510 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Middle School North
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Hawthorn Middle School South
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Middle School North Vernon Hills, Illinois | Hawthorn Middle School South Vernon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #61 of 670 | #112 of 670 |
| National rank | #2371 of 15,369 | #3837 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| city | Vernon Hills | Vernon Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Middle School North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 67.7).
- •Hawthorn Middle School North does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Hawthorn Middle School North does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 33.3%).
- •Hawthorn Middle School South does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Hawthorn Middle School North is the larger school with 627 students compared with 609.
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 Middle School North better than Hawthorn Middle School South?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Middle School North ranks higher (74.9 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 Middle School North and Hawthorn Middle School South?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Vernon Hills and Vernon Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Middle School North: 627. Hawthorn Middle School South: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Middle School North and Hawthorn Middle School South rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Middle School North is 61st of 670 and Hawthorn Middle School South is 112th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).