Marie Murphy School vs New Trier Township H S Northfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marie Murphy School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Northfield · Public other · Grades 9–9
886 students
| Measure | Marie Murphy School Wilmette, Illinois | New Trier Township H S Northfield Northfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #8 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #179 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 253 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Wilmette | Northfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marie Murphy School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
- •New Trier Township H S Northfield is the larger school with 886 students compared with 253.
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 Marie Murphy School better than New Trier Township H S Northfield?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marie Murphy School and New Trier Township H S Northfield?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wilmette and Northfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marie Murphy School: 253. New Trier Township H S Northfield: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marie Murphy School and New Trier Township H S Northfield rank in Illinois?
Marie Murphy School is 8th of 670 and New Trier Township H S Northfield is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).