Lakes Community High School vs Peter J Palombi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes Community High School
Lake Villa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,334 students
Peter J Palombi School
Lake Villa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Lakes Community High School Lake Villa, Illinois | Peter J Palombi School Lake Villa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 691 | #352 of 670 |
| National rank | #7908 of 16,910 | #9410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,334 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 28% |
| city | Lake Villa | Lake Villa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakes Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 41.9).
- •Lakes Community High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Lakes Community High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Peter J Palombi School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Lakes Community High School is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 844.
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 Lakes Community High School better than Peter J Palombi School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakes Community High School ranks higher (51.8 vs 41.9 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 Lakes Community High School and Peter J Palombi School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Villa and Lake Villa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakes Community High School: 1,334. Peter J Palombi School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakes Community High School and Peter J Palombi School rank in Illinois?
Lakes Community High School is 130th of 691 and Peter J Palombi School is 352nd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).