Harry D Jacobs High School vs Lincoln Prairie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Lincoln Prairie Elem School
Lake In The Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | Harry D Jacobs High School Algonquin, Illinois | Lincoln Prairie Elem School Lake In The Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 691 | #1055 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7778 of 16,910 | #30425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,056 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Algonquin | Lake In The Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry D Jacobs High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 42.3).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 51.8%).
- •Lincoln Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 479.
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 Lincoln Prairie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry D Jacobs High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 42.3 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 Lincoln Prairie Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Algonquin and Lake In The Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry D Jacobs High School: 2,056. Lincoln Prairie Elem School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry D Jacobs High School and Lincoln Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harry D Jacobs High School is 122nd of 691 and Lincoln Prairie Elem School is 1055th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).