Highland Middle School vs Triad Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 14 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
Triad Middle School
Saint Jacob · Public middle · Grades 6–8
925 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Highland, Illinois | Triad Middle School Saint Jacob, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 670 | #168 of 670 |
| National rank | #6252 of 15,369 | #5274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 616 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| city | Highland | Saint Jacob |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Triad Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 56.4).
- •Triad Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Triad Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Triad Middle 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 16.5).
- •Triad Middle School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 616.
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 Triad Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Triad Middle School ranks higher (61.0 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 Triad Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Highland and Saint Jacob in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 616. Triad Middle School: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Triad Middle School rank in Illinois?
Highland Middle School is 207th of 670 and Triad Middle School is 168th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).