Bennett Elem School vs Harlan Community Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
312 students
Harlan Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Bennett Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Harlan Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2061 of 2,303 | #602 of 691 |
| National rank | #47227 of 50,301 | #16008 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 312 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.8 vs 15.3).
- •Bennett Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Bennett Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Bennett Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 90.5%).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.9).
- •Bennett Elem School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 220.
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 Bennett Elem School better than Harlan Community Academy HS?
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 Bennett Elem School and Harlan Community Academy HS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elem School: 312. Harlan Community Academy HS: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elem School and Harlan Community Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Bennett Elem School is 2061st of 2,303 and Harlan Community Academy HS is 602nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).