Forest Hills Elem School vs Highlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Highlands Middle School
La Grange Highlands · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elem School Western Springs, Illinois | Highlands Middle School La Grange Highlands, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 2,303 | #26 of 670 |
| National rank | #1542 of 50,301 | #1132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 289 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Western Springs | La Grange Highlands |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 82.3).
- •Forest Hills Elem School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Forest Hills Elem School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 289.
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 Forest Hills Elem School better than Highlands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Elem School ranks higher (87.3 vs 82.3 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 Forest Hills Elem School and Highlands Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Western Springs and La Grange Highlands in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elem School: 289. Highlands Middle School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elem School and Highlands Middle School rank in Illinois?
Forest Hills Elem School is 27th of 2,303 and Highlands Middle School is 26th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).