Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy vs Harlan Community Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
264 students
Harlan Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, Illinois | Harlan Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1766 of 2,303 | #602 of 691 |
| National rank | #43510 of 50,301 | #16008 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 264 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 15.3).
- •Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy does better on math proficiency (14% vs 2.5%).
- •Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 2.5%).
- •Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 90.5%).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.6).
- •Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy is the larger school with 264 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 Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy better than Harlan Community Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy ranks higher (22.1 vs 15.3 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 Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy and Harlan Community Academy HS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy: 264. Harlan Community Academy HS: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy and Harlan Community Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy is 1766th of 2,303 and Harlan Community Academy HS is 602nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).