Harlem High School vs Ralston Elem 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.
Harlem High School
Machesney Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students
Ralston Elem School
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
232 students
| Measure | Harlem High School Machesney Park, Illinois | Ralston Elem School Machesney Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 691 | #1068 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12682 of 16,910 | #30720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,884 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 1,884 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Machesney Park | Machesney Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralston Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 32.9).
- •Ralston Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ralston Elem School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Ralston Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 54.7%).
- •Harlem High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Harlem High School is the larger school with 1,884 students compared with 232.
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 Harlem High School better than Ralston Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralston Elem School ranks higher (41.9 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 Harlem High School and Ralston Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Machesney Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem High School: 1,884. Ralston Elem School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem High School and Ralston Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harlem High School is 377th of 691 and Ralston Elem School is 1068th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).