Lockport Township High Sch East vs Taft Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lockport Township High Sch East
Lockport · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,678 students
Taft Grade School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
| Measure | Lockport Township High Sch East Lockport, Illinois | Taft Grade School Lockport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 691 | #1251 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10967 of 16,910 | #34845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 3,678 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 3,678 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| city | Lockport | Lockport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lockport Township High Sch East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 35.7).
- •Lockport Township High Sch East does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Lockport Township High Sch East does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Taft Grade School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.4).
- •Lockport Township High Sch East is the larger school with 3,678 students compared with 272.
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 Lockport Township High Sch East better than Taft Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Lockport Township High Sch East ranks higher (40.0 vs 35.7 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 Lockport Township High Sch East and Taft Grade School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Lockport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lockport Township High Sch East: 3,678. Taft Grade School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lockport Township High Sch East and Taft Grade School rank in Illinois?
Lockport Township High Sch East is 270th of 691 and Taft Grade School is 1251st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).