J B Conant High School vs Niles West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J B Conant High School
Hoffman Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,633 students
Niles West High School
Skokie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students
| Measure | J B Conant High School Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Niles West High School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 691 | #125 of 691 |
| National rank | #5929 of 16,910 | #7835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,633 | 2,646 |
| Enrollment | 2,633 | 2,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| city | Hoffman Estates | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J B Conant High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 52.1).
- •J B Conant High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •J B Conant High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Niles West High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •Niles West High School is the larger school with 2,646 students compared with 2,633.
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 J B Conant High School better than Niles West High School?
On the Success Index (US), J B Conant High School ranks higher (59.5 vs 52.1 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 J B Conant High School and Niles West High School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Hoffman Estates and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J B Conant High School: 2,633. Niles West High School: 2,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J B Conant High School and Niles West High School rank in Illinois?
J B Conant High School is 72nd of 691 and Niles West High School is 125th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).