A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) vs Nathan Hale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 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 Middle School
Crestwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) Palos Heights, Illinois | Nathan Hale Middle School Crestwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 691 | #502 of 670 |
| National rank | #13569 of 16,910 | #12115 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,916 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 1,916 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| city | Palos Heights | Crestwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.9 vs 29.0).
- •A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 67.7%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.5).
- •A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is the larger school with 1,916 students compared with 334.
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 Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) and Nathan Hale Middle School?
About 2.3 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 Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) and Nathan Hale Middle School rank in Illinois?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is 444th of 691 and Nathan Hale Middle School is 502nd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).