J B Conant High School vs Margaret Mead JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J B Conant High School
Hoffman Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,633 students
Margaret Mead JHS
Elk Grove Village · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
| Measure | J B Conant High School Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Margaret Mead JHS Elk Grove Village, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #72 of 691 | #100 of 670 |
| National rank | #5929 of 16,910 | #3342 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,633 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 2,633 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Hoffman Estates | Elk Grove Village |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Mead JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 59.5).
- •Margaret Mead JHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Margaret Mead JHS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Margaret Mead JHS does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •J B Conant High School is the larger school with 2,633 students compared with 702.
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 J B Conant High School better than Margaret Mead JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Mead JHS ranks higher (70.0 vs 59.5 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 J B Conant High School and Margaret Mead JHS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J B Conant High School: 2,633. Margaret Mead JHS: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J B Conant High School and Margaret Mead JHS rank in Illinois?
J B Conant High School is 72nd of 691 and Margaret Mead JHS is 100th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).