Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy vs Payton College Preparatory HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
415 students
Payton College Preparatory HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,260 students
| Measure | Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy Chicago, Illinois | Payton College Preparatory HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #308 of 691 | #3 of 691 |
| National rank | #11588 of 16,910 | #611 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 415 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 93% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payton College Preparatory HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 37.5).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on math proficiency (93% vs 37%).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 37%).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 81.9%).
- •Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.7).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 415.
- •Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy is a charter school while Payton College Preparatory HS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy better than Payton College Preparatory HS?
On the Success Index (US), Payton College Preparatory HS ranks higher (85.4 vs 37.5 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 Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy and Payton College Preparatory HS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy: 415. Payton College Preparatory HS: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy and Payton College Preparatory HS rank in Illinois?
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy is 308th of 691 and Payton College Preparatory HS is 3rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).