Harlem High School vs Rock Cut Elem 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.
Harlem High School
Machesney Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students
Rock Cut Elem School
Loves Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
261 students
| Measure | Harlem High School Machesney Park, Illinois | Rock Cut Elem School Loves Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 691 | #1664 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12682 of 16,910 | #41950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,884 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 1,884 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Machesney Park | Loves Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlem High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 24.6).
- •Harlem High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Harlem High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Harlem High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 67.4%).
- •Rock Cut Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Harlem High School is the larger school with 1,884 students compared with 261.
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 Rock Cut Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlem High School ranks higher (32.9 vs 24.6 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 Rock Cut Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Loves Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem High School: 1,884. Rock Cut Elem School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem High School and Rock Cut Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harlem High School is 377th of 691 and Rock Cut Elem School is 1664th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).