Metea Valley High School vs Thayer J Hill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metea Valley High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,766 students
Thayer J Hill Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
| Measure | Metea Valley High School Aurora, Illinois | Thayer J Hill Middle School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 691 | #107 of 670 |
| National rank | #3161 of 16,910 | #3557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,766 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 2,766 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| city | Aurora | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metea Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 69.0).
- •Metea Valley High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Metea Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Metea Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 25.2%).
- •Thayer J Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Metea Valley High School is the larger school with 2,766 students compared with 828.
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 Metea Valley High School better than Thayer J Hill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Metea Valley High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 69.0 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 Metea Valley High School and Thayer J Hill Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metea Valley High School: 2,766. Thayer J Hill Middle School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metea Valley High School and Thayer J Hill Middle School rank in Illinois?
Metea Valley High School is 22nd of 691 and Thayer J Hill Middle School is 107th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).