Jesse C White Learning Academy vs Prairie-Hills Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
425 students
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
Markham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Jesse C White Learning Academy Hazel Crest, Illinois | Prairie-Hills Junior High School Markham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2084 of 2,303 | #668 of 670 |
| National rank | #47433 of 50,301 | #15308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 10% |
| city | Hazel Crest | Markham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesse C White Learning Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 5.3).
- •Prairie-Hills Junior High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Prairie-Hills Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •Prairie-Hills Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 98.6%).
- •Jesse C White Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 25.5).
- •Prairie-Hills Junior High School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 425.
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 Jesse C White Learning Academy better than Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jesse C White Learning Academy ranks higher (15.4 vs 5.3 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 Jesse C White Learning Academy and Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hazel Crest and Markham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse C White Learning Academy: 425. Prairie-Hills Junior High School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse C White Learning Academy and Prairie-Hills Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Jesse C White Learning Academy is 2084th of 2,303 and Prairie-Hills Junior High School is 668th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).