Harvard Jr High School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 512 m 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
Jefferson Elem School
Harvard · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
319 students
| Measure | Harvard Jr High School Harvard, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Harvard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 670 | #1400 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12689 of 15,369 | #37280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 593 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Harvard | Harvard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 25.9).
- •Harvard Jr High School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 59.9%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.6).
- •Harvard Jr High School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 319.
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 Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (31.9 vs 25.9 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 Harvard Jr High School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Harvard and Harvard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Jr High School: 593. Jefferson Elem School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Jr High School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harvard Jr High School is 528th of 670 and Jefferson Elem School is 1400th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).