Highlands Elem School vs Hillcrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elem School
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,100 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem School Hazel Crest, Illinois | Hillcrest High School Country Club Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1895 of 2,303 | #645 of 691 |
| National rank | #45215 of 50,301 | #16404 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 1,100 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7% |
| city | Hazel Crest | Country Club Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 12.4).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 28.3).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 311.
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 Highlands Elem School better than Hillcrest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem School ranks higher (19.4 vs 12.4 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 Highlands Elem School and Hillcrest High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hazel Crest and Country Club Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem School: 311. Hillcrest High School: 1,100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem School and Hillcrest High School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School is 1895th of 2,303 and Hillcrest High School is 645th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).