A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) vs Nathan Hale Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Palos Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,916 students
Nathan Hale Intermediate
Crestwood · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
175 students
| Measure | A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) Palos Heights, Illinois | Nathan Hale Intermediate Crestwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 691 | #1561 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13569 of 16,910 | #40346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 1,916 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 1,916 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Palos Heights | Crestwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 27.1).
- •A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Nathan Hale Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 67.7%).
- •Nathan Hale Intermediate does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.5).
- •A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is the larger school with 1,916 students compared with 175.
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 A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) better than Nathan Hale Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) ranks higher (28.9 vs 27.1 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 A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) and Nathan Hale Intermediate?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Crestwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus): 1,916. Nathan Hale Intermediate: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) and Nathan Hale Intermediate rank in Illinois?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is 444th of 691 and Nathan Hale Intermediate is 1561st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).