Highlands Middle School vs Wm F Gurrie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Middle School
La Grange Highlands · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
La Grange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
278 students
| Measure | Highlands Middle School La Grange Highlands, Illinois | Wm F Gurrie Middle School La Grange, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 670 | #96 of 670 |
| National rank | #1132 of 15,369 | #3243 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 429 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | La Grange Highlands | La Grange |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 70.5).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Wm F Gurrie Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.9).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 278.
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 Middle School better than Wm F Gurrie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 70.5 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 Middle School and Wm F Gurrie Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between La Grange Highlands and La Grange in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Middle School: 429. Wm F Gurrie Middle School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Middle School and Wm F Gurrie Middle School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Middle School is 26th of 670 and Wm F Gurrie Middle School is 96th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).