Highlands Elem School vs Naperville Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Naperville Central High School
Naperville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,589 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem School Naperville, Illinois | Naperville Central High School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 2,303 | #11 of 691 |
| National rank | #1671 of 50,301 | #1540 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 510 | 2,589 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 2,589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| city | Naperville | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 78.3).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 16.7%).
- •Naperville Central High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.5).
- •Naperville Central High School is the larger school with 2,589 students compared with 510.
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 Highlands Elem School better than Naperville Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem School ranks higher (86.9 vs 78.3 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 Highlands Elem School and Naperville Central High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem School: 510. Naperville Central High School: 2,589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem School and Naperville Central High School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School is 29th of 2,303 and Naperville Central High School is 11th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).