Butterfield School vs Highland 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.
Butterfield School
Libertyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
Highland Middle School
Libertyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | Butterfield School Libertyville, Illinois | Highland Middle School Libertyville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 2,303 | #55 of 670 |
| National rank | #5072 of 50,301 | #2057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| city | Libertyville | Libertyville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butterfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 76.7).
- •Butterfield School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Butterfield School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 568.
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 Butterfield School better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Butterfield School ranks higher (79.8 vs 76.7 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 Butterfield School and Highland Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Libertyville and Libertyville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield School: 568. Highland Middle School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield School and Highland Middle School rank in Illinois?
Butterfield School is 110th of 2,303 and Highland Middle School is 55th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).