Jefferson Elem School vs Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 303 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 4–6
698 students
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
Hawthorn Woods · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Charleston, Illinois | Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus Hawthorn Woods, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #564 of 670 | #110 of 670 |
| National rank | #13231 of 15,369 | #3712 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 698 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 47% |
| city | Charleston | Hawthorn Woods |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 23.0).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 24%).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 51.6%).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.2).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 697.
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 Jefferson Elem School better than Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus ranks higher (68.3 vs 23.0 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 Jefferson Elem School and Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Hawthorn Woods in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 698. Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 564th of 670 and Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus is 110th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).