Highland Park High School vs Wayne Thomas Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 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
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Highland Park High School Highland Park, Illinois | Wayne Thomas Elem School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 691 | #792 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3347 of 16,910 | #24368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,661 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 1,661 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| 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 51.2).
- •Highland Park High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Highland Park High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Highland Park High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Highland Park High School is the larger school with 1,661 students compared with 449.
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 Wayne Thomas Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park High School ranks higher (69.8 vs 51.2 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 Wayne Thomas Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park High School: 1,661. Wayne Thomas Elem School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park High School and Wayne Thomas Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highland Park High School is 24th of 691 and Wayne Thomas Elem School is 792nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).