Harvard Jr High School vs Herget Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard Jr High School
Harvard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Herget Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students
| Measure | Harvard Jr High School Harvard, Illinois | Herget Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 670 | #529 of 670 |
| National rank | #12689 of 15,369 | #12690 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 13% |
| city | Harvard | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.9 vs 25.9).
- •Herget Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Herget Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 59.9%).
- •Harvard Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •Herget Middle School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 593.
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 Harvard Jr High School better than Herget Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harvard Jr High School and Herget Middle School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Harvard and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Jr High School: 593. Herget Middle School: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Jr High School and Herget Middle School rank in Illinois?
Harvard Jr High School is 528th of 670 and Herget Middle School is 529th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).