Hillsboro High School vs Hillsboro Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 294 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
419 students
Hillsboro Jr High School
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
| Measure | Hillsboro High School Hillsboro, Illinois | Hillsboro Jr High School Hillsboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 691 | #313 of 670 |
| National rank | #10442 of 16,910 | #8431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Hillsboro | Hillsboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsboro Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 42.1).
- •Hillsboro Jr High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Hillsboro Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Hillsboro High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 46.7%).
- •Hillsboro High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •Hillsboro High School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 319.
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 Hillsboro High School better than Hillsboro Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsboro Jr High School ranks higher (46.4 vs 42.1 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 Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Jr High School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Hillsboro and Hillsboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsboro High School: 419. Hillsboro Jr High School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Hillsboro High School is 239th of 691 and Hillsboro Jr High School is 313th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).