Highland Elementary School vs Highland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
504 students
Highland High School
Highland · Public high · Grades 9–12
844 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Highland, Illinois | Highland High School Highland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 2,303 | #145 of 691 |
| National rank | #25630 of 50,301 | #8358 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.3 vs 50.1).
- •Highland High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Highland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 31%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 504.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Highland High 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 Highland Elementary School and Highland High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 504. Highland High School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Highland High School rank in Illinois?
Highland Elementary School is 854th of 2,303 and Highland High School is 145th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).