Naperville Central High School vs Naperville North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Naperville Central High School
Naperville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,589 students
Naperville North High School
Naperville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,467 students
| Measure | Naperville Central High School Naperville, Illinois | Naperville North High School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 691 | #14 of 691 |
| National rank | #1540 of 16,910 | #1565 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,589 | 2,467 |
| Enrollment | 2,589 | 2,467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 66% |
| city | Naperville | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.3 vs 78.1).
- •Naperville Central High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Naperville Central High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Naperville Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 18.8%).
- •Naperville North High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Naperville Central High School is the larger school with 2,589 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 Naperville Central High School better than Naperville North High School?
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 Naperville Central High School and Naperville North High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Naperville Central High School: 2,589. Naperville North High School: 2,467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Naperville Central High School and Naperville North High School rank in Illinois?
Naperville Central High School is 11th of 691 and Naperville North High School is 14th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).