Hinsdale South High School vs Lace Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinsdale South High School
Darien · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students
Lace Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students
| Measure | Hinsdale South High School Darien, Illinois | Lace Elem School Darien, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 691 | #589 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8257 of 16,910 | #19932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 1,370 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 1,370 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| city | Darien | Darien |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lace Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 50.5).
- •Hinsdale South High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Lace Elem School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Lace Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.7).
- •Hinsdale South High School is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 377.
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 South High School better than Lace Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lace Elem School ranks higher (57.5 vs 50.5 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 South High School and Lace Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Darien and Darien in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinsdale South High School: 1,370. Lace Elem School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinsdale South High School and Lace Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hinsdale South High School is 140th of 691 and Lace Elem School is 589th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).