Hillcrest High School vs Mae Jemison School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,100 students
Mae Jemison School
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Country Club Hills, Illinois | Mae Jemison School Hazel Crest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 691 | #2229 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16404 of 16,910 | #49242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,100 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | Country Club Hills | Hazel Crest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 10.8).
- •Mae Jemison School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Mae Jemison School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 7%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.4).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 368.
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 High School better than Mae Jemison School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (12.4 vs 10.8 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 High School and Mae Jemison School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 1,100. Mae Jemison School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Mae Jemison School rank in Illinois?
Hillcrest High School is 645th of 691 and Mae Jemison School is 2229th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).