Highland Middle School vs St Jacob Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
St Jacob Elem School
Saint Jacob · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Highland, Illinois | St Jacob Elem School Saint Jacob, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #207 of 670 | #175 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6252 of 15,369 | #7160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 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 56.4).
- •St Jacob Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •St Jacob Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •St Jacob Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 30.2%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.4).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 616 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 Middle School better than St Jacob Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), St Jacob Elem School ranks higher (76.3 vs 56.4 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 Middle School and St Jacob Elem School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Highland and Saint Jacob in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 616. St Jacob Elem School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and St Jacob Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highland Middle School is 207th of 670 and St Jacob Elem School is 175th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).