Normal Community West High School vs Parkside Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
Parkside Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Normal Community West High School Normal, Illinois | Parkside Jr High School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 691 | #299 of 670 |
| National rank | #9646 of 16,910 | #8173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,590 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 45.2).
- •Normal Community West High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Normal Community West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 46.2%).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Normal Community West High School is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 598.
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 Parkside Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Jr High School ranks higher (47.6 vs 45.2 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 Parkside Jr High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Normal Community West High School: 1,590. Parkside Jr High School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Normal Community West High School and Parkside Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Normal Community West High School is 203rd of 691 and Parkside Jr High School is 299th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).