Algonquin Road Elem School vs Cary-Grove Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Road Elem School
Fox River Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
239 students
Cary-Grove Community High School
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
| Measure | Algonquin Road Elem School Fox River Grove, Illinois | Cary-Grove Community High School Cary, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 2,303 | #75 of 691 |
| National rank | #6561 of 50,301 | #6101 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 239 | 1,348 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 1,348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| city | Fox River Grove | Cary |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Algonquin Road Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 58.8).
- •Algonquin Road Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Algonquin Road Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Algonquin Road Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 25.6%).
- •Algonquin Road Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.7).
- •Cary-Grove Community High School is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 239.
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 Algonquin Road Elem School better than Cary-Grove Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Algonquin Road Elem School ranks higher (77.2 vs 58.8 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 Algonquin Road Elem School and Cary-Grove Community High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Fox River Grove and Cary in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Road Elem School: 239. Cary-Grove Community High School: 1,348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Road Elem School and Cary-Grove Community High School rank in Illinois?
Algonquin Road Elem School is 148th of 2,303 and Cary-Grove Community High School is 75th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).