Highlands Elem School vs Jesse C White Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 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
Jesse C White Learning Academy
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
425 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem School Hazel Crest, Illinois | Jesse C White Learning Academy Hazel Crest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1895 of 2,303 | #2084 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45215 of 50,301 | #47433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 311 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7% |
| city | Hazel Crest | Hazel Crest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 15.4).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 98.6%).
- •Jesse C White Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 28.3).
- •Jesse C White Learning Academy is the larger school with 425 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 Jesse C White Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem School ranks higher (19.4 vs 15.4 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 Jesse C White Learning Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hazel Crest and Hazel Crest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem School: 311. Jesse C White Learning Academy: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem School and Jesse C White Learning Academy rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School is 1895th of 2,303 and Jesse C White Learning Academy is 2084th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).