Highland High School vs St Jacob Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland High School
Highland · Public high · Grades 9–12
844 students
St Jacob Elem School
Saint Jacob · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Highland High School Highland, Illinois | St Jacob Elem School Saint Jacob, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 691 | #175 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8358 of 16,910 | #7160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 844 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Highland | Saint Jacob |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Jacob Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 50.1).
- •St Jacob Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •St Jacob Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •St Jacob Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 25.2%).
- •Highland High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 262.
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 High School better than St Jacob Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), St Jacob Elem School ranks higher (76.3 vs 50.1 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 High School and St Jacob Elem School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Highland and Saint Jacob in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 844. St Jacob Elem School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and St Jacob Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highland High School is 145th of 691 and St Jacob Elem School is 175th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).