Batavia Sr High School vs J B Nelson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batavia Sr High School
Batavia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,690 students
J B Nelson Elem School
Batavia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
| Measure | Batavia Sr High School Batavia, Illinois | J B Nelson Elem School Batavia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 691 | #889 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6396 of 16,910 | #26552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,690 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 1,690 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| city | Batavia | Batavia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Batavia Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 47.9).
- •Batavia Sr High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Batavia Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Batavia Sr High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Batavia Sr High School is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 482.
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 Batavia Sr High School better than J B Nelson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Batavia Sr High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 47.9 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 Batavia Sr High School and J B Nelson Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Batavia and Batavia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Batavia Sr High School: 1,690. J B Nelson Elem School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Batavia Sr High School and J B Nelson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Batavia Sr High School is 85th of 691 and J B Nelson Elem School is 889th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).