Harry D Jacobs High School vs Heineman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry D Jacobs High School
Algonquin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
Heineman Middle School
Algonquin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Harry D Jacobs High School Algonquin, Illinois | Heineman Middle School Algonquin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 691 | #132 of 670 |
| National rank | #7778 of 16,910 | #4237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,056 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Algonquin | Algonquin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heineman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 52.3).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Heineman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Heineman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 40.3%).
- •Heineman Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 724.
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 Harry D Jacobs High School better than Heineman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heineman Middle School ranks higher (65.7 vs 52.3 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 Harry D Jacobs High School and Heineman Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Algonquin and Algonquin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry D Jacobs High School: 2,056. Heineman Middle School: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry D Jacobs High School and Heineman Middle School rank in Illinois?
Harry D Jacobs High School is 122nd of 691 and Heineman Middle School is 132nd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).