Maine South High School vs Orchard Place Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 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
Orchard Place Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
258 students
| Measure | Maine South High School Park Ridge, Illinois | Orchard Place Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 691 | #1033 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4464 of 16,910 | #30047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,494 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 2,494 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 32% |
| city | Park Ridge | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maine South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 42.9).
- •Maine South High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Maine South High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Orchard Place Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 16.6).
- •Maine South High School is the larger school with 2,494 students compared with 258.
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 Orchard Place Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Maine South High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 42.9 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 Orchard Place Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maine South High School: 2,494. Orchard Place Elem School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maine South High School and Orchard Place Elem School rank in Illinois?
Maine South High School is 42nd of 691 and Orchard Place Elem School is 1033rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).