Normal Community West High School vs Oakdale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normal Community West High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
Oakdale Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Normal Community West High School Normal, Illinois | Oakdale Elem School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 691 | #1629 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9646 of 16,910 | #41466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,590 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Normal Community West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 25.4).
- •Normal Community West High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Normal Community West High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Normal Community West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 65%).
- •Oakdale Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Normal Community West High School is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 386.
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 Normal Community West High School better than Oakdale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Normal Community West High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 25.4 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 Normal Community West High School and Oakdale Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Normal Community West High School: 1,590. Oakdale Elem School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Normal Community West High School and Oakdale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Normal Community West High School is 203rd of 691 and Oakdale Elem School is 1629th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).