Hilltop Elem School vs Johnsburg Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Elem School
McHenry · Public elementary · Grades K–3
424 students
Johnsburg Jr High School
Johnsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students
| Measure | Hilltop Elem School McHenry, Illinois | Johnsburg Jr High School Johnsburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #942 of 2,303 | #297 of 670 |
| National rank | #28039 of 50,301 | #8171 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | McHenry | Johnsburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnsburg Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 45.8).
- •Hilltop Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Johnsburg Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Johnsburg Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 44.8%).
- •Hilltop Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Hilltop Elem School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 373.
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 Hilltop Elem School better than Johnsburg Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnsburg Jr High School ranks higher (47.6 vs 45.8 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 Hilltop Elem School and Johnsburg Jr High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between McHenry and Johnsburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Elem School: 424. Johnsburg Jr High School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Elem School and Johnsburg Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Hilltop Elem School is 942nd of 2,303 and Johnsburg Jr High School is 297th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).