Hawthorne Elem School vs Wheaton North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,863 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Wheaton North High School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #241 of 2,303 | #38 of 691 |
| National rank | #9717 of 50,301 | #4274 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 185 | 1,863 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 1,863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 66.1).
- •Hawthorne Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Hawthorne Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Wheaton North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 36.8%).
- •Hawthorne Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 14.6).
- •Wheaton North High School is the larger school with 1,863 students compared with 185.
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 Hawthorne Elem School better than Wheaton North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elem School ranks higher (72.3 vs 66.1 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 Hawthorne Elem School and Wheaton North High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elem School: 185. Wheaton North High School: 1,863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elem School and Wheaton North High School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorne Elem School is 241st of 2,303 and Wheaton North High School is 38th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).