Harper Elem School vs Wilmette Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
366 students
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
766 students
| Measure | Harper Elem School Wilmette, Illinois | Wilmette Junior High School Wilmette, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #600 of 2,303 | #43 of 670 |
| National rank | #20198 of 50,301 | #1535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 366 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| city | Wilmette | Wilmette |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmette Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 57.1).
- •Wilmette Junior High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Wilmette Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Wilmette Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.2).
- •Wilmette Junior High School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 366.
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 Harper Elem School better than Wilmette Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmette Junior High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 57.1 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 Harper Elem School and Wilmette Junior High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wilmette and Wilmette in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Elem School: 366. Wilmette Junior High School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Elem School and Wilmette Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Harper Elem School is 600th of 2,303 and Wilmette Junior High School is 43rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).