Harry D Jacobs High School vs Indian Prairie Elem 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
Indian Prairie Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
| Measure | Harry D Jacobs High School Algonquin, Illinois | Indian Prairie Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 691 | #507 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7778 of 16,910 | #17801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,056 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Algonquin | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Prairie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 52.3).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 40.3%).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 496.
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 Indian Prairie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Prairie Elem School ranks higher (60.6 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 Indian Prairie Elem School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Algonquin and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry D Jacobs High School: 2,056. Indian Prairie Elem School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry D Jacobs High School and Indian Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harry D Jacobs High School is 122nd of 691 and Indian Prairie Elem School is 507th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).