Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus vs North Barrington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
Hawthorn Woods · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
North Barrington Elem School
North Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus Hawthorn Woods, Illinois | North Barrington Elem School North Barrington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #110 of 670 | #89 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3712 of 15,369 | #4224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 697 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | Hawthorn Woods | North Barrington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Barrington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 68.3).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 23.4%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus is the larger school with 697 students compared with 432.
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 Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus better than North Barrington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), North Barrington Elem School ranks higher (81.4 vs 68.3 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 Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus and North Barrington Elem School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn Woods and North Barrington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus: 697. North Barrington Elem School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus and North Barrington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus is 110th of 670 and North Barrington Elem School is 89th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).