Naperville Central High School vs Washington Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Washington Jr High School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
551 students
| Measure | Naperville Central High School Naperville, Illinois | Washington Jr High School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 691 | #22 of 670 |
| National rank | #1540 of 16,910 | #993 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 2,589 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 2,589 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 56% |
| city | Naperville | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 78.3).
- •Naperville Central High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Washington Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Washington Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 16.7%).
- •Washington Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Naperville Central High School is the larger school with 2,589 students compared with 551.
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 Washington Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Jr High School ranks higher (83.3 vs 78.3 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 Naperville Central High School and Washington Jr High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Naperville Central High School: 2,589. Washington Jr High School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Naperville Central High School and Washington Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Naperville Central High School is 11th of 691 and Washington Jr High School is 22nd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).