Longwood Elem School vs Metea Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longwood Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Metea Valley High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,766 students
| Measure | Longwood Elem School Naperville, Illinois | Metea Valley High School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1121 of 2,303 | #22 of 691 |
| National rank | #32347 of 50,301 | #3161 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 346 | 2,766 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 2,766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 61% |
| city | Naperville | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metea Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 39.4).
- •Metea Valley High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 30%).
- •Metea Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Metea Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 48.8%).
- •Longwood Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.5).
- •Metea Valley High School is the larger school with 2,766 students compared with 346.
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 Longwood Elem School better than Metea Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Metea Valley High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 39.4 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 Longwood Elem School and Metea Valley High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longwood Elem School: 346. Metea Valley High School: 2,766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longwood Elem School and Metea Valley High School rank in Illinois?
Longwood Elem School is 1121st of 2,303 and Metea Valley High School is 22nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).