Maine South High School vs Naperville North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maine South High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,494 students
Naperville North High School
Naperville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,467 students
| Measure | Maine South High School Park Ridge, Illinois | Naperville North High School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #42 of 691 | #14 of 691 |
| National rank | #4464 of 16,910 | #1565 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,494 | 2,467 |
| Enrollment | 2,494 | 2,467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| city | Park Ridge | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naperville North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 65.3).
- •Naperville North High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Naperville North High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Naperville North High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.6).
- •Maine South High School is the larger school with 2,494 students compared with 2,467.
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 Maine South High School better than Naperville North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Naperville North High School ranks higher (78.1 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 Maine South High School and Naperville North High School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maine South High School: 2,494. Naperville North High School: 2,467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maine South High School and Naperville North High School rank in Illinois?
Maine South High School is 42nd of 691 and Naperville North High School is 14th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).