Jefferson Primary School vs Proviso West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Primary School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
380 students
Proviso West High School
Hillside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,870 students
| Measure | Jefferson Primary School Bellwood, Illinois | Proviso West High School Hillside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #744 of 2,303 | #559 of 691 |
| National rank | #23407 of 50,301 | #15545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 380 | 1,870 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 8% |
| Math proficiency | – | 4% |
| city | Bellwood | Hillside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 18.4).
- •Proviso West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 75.3%).
- •Jefferson Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.8).
- •Proviso West High School is the larger school with 1,870 students compared with 380.
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 Primary School better than Proviso West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 18.4 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 Primary School and Proviso West High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bellwood and Hillside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Primary School: 380. Proviso West High School: 1,870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Primary School and Proviso West High School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Primary School is 744th of 2,303 and Proviso West High School is 559th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).