Iroquois Community School vs Maine South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iroquois Community School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–8
411 students
Maine South High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,494 students
| Measure | Iroquois Community School Des Plaines, Illinois | Maine South High School Park Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 2,303 | #42 of 691 |
| National rank | #7777 of 50,301 | #4464 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 2,494 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 2,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | Des Plaines | Park Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iroquois Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 65.3).
- •Maine South High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Iroquois Community School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Iroquois Community School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.6).
- •Maine South High School is the larger school with 2,494 students compared with 411.
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 Iroquois Community School better than Maine South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Iroquois Community School ranks higher (75.3 vs 65.3 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 Iroquois Community School and Maine South High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Park Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iroquois Community School: 411. Maine South High School: 2,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iroquois Community School and Maine South High School rank in Illinois?
Iroquois Community School is 181st of 2,303 and Maine South High School is 42nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).