Northwood Middle School vs Wayne Thomas Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 163 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Northwood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois | Wayne Thomas Elem School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 670 | #792 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6509 of 15,369 | #24368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Highland Park | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 51.2).
- •Wayne Thomas Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Wayne Thomas Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •Northwood Middle School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 449.
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 Northwood Middle School better than Wayne Thomas Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle School ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.2 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 Northwood Middle School and Wayne Thomas Elem School?
About 163 m in a straight line, between Highland Park and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Middle School: 540. Wayne Thomas Elem School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Middle School and Wayne Thomas Elem School rank in Illinois?
Northwood Middle School is 219th of 670 and Wayne Thomas Elem School is 792nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).