Harry D Jacobs High School vs Westfield Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 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
Westfield Community School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,287 students
| Measure | Harry D Jacobs High School Algonquin, Illinois | Westfield Community School Algonquin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 691 | #657 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7778 of 16,910 | #21484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,056 | 1,287 |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Algonquin | Algonquin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westfield Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 52.3).
- •Westfield Community School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 42.3%).
- •Westfield Community School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 1,287.
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 Westfield Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Westfield Community School ranks higher (55.3 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 Westfield Community School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Algonquin and Algonquin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry D Jacobs High School: 2,056. Westfield Community School: 1,287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry D Jacobs High School and Westfield Community School rank in Illinois?
Harry D Jacobs High School is 122nd of 691 and Westfield Community School is 657th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).