Hinsdale Central High School vs Walker School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,445 students
Walker School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | Hinsdale Central High School Hinsdale, Illinois | Walker School Clarendon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 691 | #19 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1298 of 16,910 | #1106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,445 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 2,445 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Hinsdale | Clarendon Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 79.8).
- •Hinsdale Central High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Hinsdale Central High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Walker School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.1).
- •Hinsdale Central High School is the larger school with 2,445 students compared with 299.
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 Hinsdale Central High School better than Walker School?
On the Success Index (US), Walker School ranks higher (88.7 vs 79.8 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 Hinsdale Central High School and Walker School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinsdale Central High School: 2,445. Walker School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinsdale Central High School and Walker School rank in Illinois?
Hinsdale Central High School is 10th of 691 and Walker School is 19th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).