Hillcrest Elem School vs Larkin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
Larkin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,174 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elem School Elgin, Illinois | Larkin High School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2037 of 2,303 | #548 of 691 |
| National rank | #46968 of 50,301 | #15308 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 509 | 2,174 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 2,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Larkin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 16.3).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Larkin High School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Larkin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 68%).
- •Larkin High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •Larkin High School is the larger school with 2,174 students compared with 509.
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 Hillcrest Elem School better than Larkin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Larkin High School ranks higher (19.7 vs 16.3 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 Hillcrest Elem School and Larkin High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elem School: 509. Larkin High School: 2,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elem School and Larkin High School rank in Illinois?
Hillcrest Elem School is 2037th of 2,303 and Larkin High School is 548th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).