Highland Elementary School vs Old Orchard Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
Old Orchard Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Skokie, Illinois | Old Orchard Jr High School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 2,303 | #355 of 670 |
| National rank | #26602 of 50,301 | #9455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 316 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Skokie | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 41.7).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 57.9%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 316.
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 Old Orchard Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 41.7 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 Highland Elementary School and Old Orchard Jr High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 316. Old Orchard Jr High School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Old Orchard Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Highland Elementary School is 891st of 2,303 and Old Orchard Jr High School is 355th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).