John Hersey High School vs MacArthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hersey High School
Arlington Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
MacArthur Middle School
Prospect Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | John Hersey High School Arlington Heights, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Prospect Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 691 | #214 of 670 |
| National rank | #4221 of 16,910 | #6419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,040 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 2,040 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Prospect Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hersey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 55.7).
- •John Hersey High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •John Hersey High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •John Hersey High School is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 483.
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 John Hersey High School better than MacArthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Hersey High School ranks higher (66.3 vs 55.7 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 John Hersey High School and MacArthur Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hersey High School: 2,040. MacArthur Middle School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hersey High School and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
John Hersey High School is 35th of 691 and MacArthur Middle School is 214th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).