Donald C Parker Early Educ Center vs Harlem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
571 students
Harlem High School
Machesney Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students
| Measure | Donald C Parker Early Educ Center Machesney Park, Illinois | Harlem High School Machesney Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #915 of 2,303 | #377 of 691 |
| National rank | #27283 of 50,301 | #12682 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 571 | 1,884 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 1,884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Machesney Park | Machesney Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald C Parker Early Educ Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 32.9).
- •Harlem High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 70.2%).
- •Donald C Parker Early Educ Center does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Harlem High School is the larger school with 1,884 students compared with 571.
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 Donald C Parker Early Educ Center better than Harlem High School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald C Parker Early Educ Center ranks higher (46.8 vs 32.9 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 Donald C Parker Early Educ Center and Harlem High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Machesney Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center: 571. Harlem High School: 1,884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald C Parker Early Educ Center and Harlem High School rank in Illinois?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is 915th of 2,303 and Harlem High School is 377th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).