Matthews Middle School vs Wauconda High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthews Middle School
Island Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
Wauconda High School
Wauconda · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,452 students
| Measure | Matthews Middle School Island Lake, Illinois | Wauconda High School Wauconda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 670 | #194 of 691 |
| National rank | #6293 of 15,369 | #9555 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,452 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Island Lake | Wauconda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthews Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 45.6).
- •Wauconda High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Matthews Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Wauconda High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 43.7%).
- •Matthews Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •Wauconda High School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 451.
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 Matthews Middle School better than Wauconda High School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthews Middle School ranks higher (56.2 vs 45.6 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 Matthews Middle School and Wauconda High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Wauconda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthews Middle School: 451. Wauconda High School: 1,452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthews Middle School and Wauconda High School rank in Illinois?
Matthews Middle School is 208th of 670 and Wauconda High School is 194th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).