Highland Park High School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park High School
Highland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,661 students
Northwood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Highland Park High School Highland Park, Illinois | Northwood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 691 | #219 of 670 |
| National rank | #3347 of 16,910 | #6509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,661 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 1,661 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 36% |
| city | Highland Park | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 55.3).
- •Highland Park High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 36%).
- •Highland Park High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
- •Highland Park High School is the larger school with 1,661 students compared with 540.
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 Highland Park High School better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park High School ranks higher (69.8 vs 55.3 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 Highland Park High School and Northwood Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park High School: 1,661. Northwood Middle School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park High School and Northwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Highland Park High School is 24th of 691 and Northwood Middle School is 219th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).