Betsy Ross Elem School vs John Hersey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsy Ross Elem School
Prospect Heights · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
338 students
John Hersey High School
Arlington Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
| Measure | Betsy Ross Elem School Prospect Heights, Illinois | John Hersey High School Arlington Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #759 of 2,303 | #35 of 691 |
| National rank | #23659 of 50,301 | #4221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 338 | 2,040 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 2,040 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | Prospect Heights | Arlington Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hersey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 52.1).
- •John Hersey High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •John Hersey High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Betsy Ross Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.6).
- •John Hersey High School is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 338.
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 Betsy Ross Elem School better than John Hersey High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Hersey High School ranks higher (66.3 vs 52.1 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 Betsy Ross Elem School and John Hersey High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Prospect Heights and Arlington Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsy Ross Elem School: 338. John Hersey High School: 2,040. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsy Ross Elem School and John Hersey High School rank in Illinois?
Betsy Ross Elem School is 759th of 2,303 and John Hersey High School is 35th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).