Niles North High School vs Old Orchard Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Niles North High School
Skokie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,999 students
Old Orchard Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Niles North High School Skokie, Illinois | Old Orchard Jr High School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 691 | #355 of 670 |
| National rank | #7105 of 16,910 | #9455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,999 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 1,999 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Skokie | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niles North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 41.7).
- •Niles North High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Niles North High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Niles North High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Niles North High School is the larger school with 1,999 students compared with 711.
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 Niles North High School better than Old Orchard Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Niles North High School ranks higher (54.8 vs 41.7 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 Niles North High School and Old Orchard Jr High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Niles North High School: 1,999. Old Orchard Jr High School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Niles North High School and Old Orchard Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Niles North High School is 106th of 691 and Old Orchard Jr High School is 355th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).