Byron High School 9-12 vs Highland Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron High School 9-12
Byron · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
Highland Elem School
Stillman Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
381 students
| Measure | Byron High School 9-12 Byron, Illinois | Highland Elem School Stillman Valley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 691 | #225 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6165 of 16,910 | #9307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 464 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Byron | Stillman Valley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 58.5).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 33.9%).
- •Byron High School 9-12 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Byron High School 9-12 is the larger school with 464 students compared with 381.
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 Byron High School 9-12 better than Highland Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elem School ranks higher (72.9 vs 58.5 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 Byron High School 9-12 and Highland Elem School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Byron and Stillman Valley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron High School 9-12: 464. Highland Elem School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron High School 9-12 and Highland Elem School rank in Illinois?
Byron High School 9-12 is 76th of 691 and Highland Elem School is 225th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).