Algonquin Road Elem School vs Cary Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.5 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 Jr High School
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Algonquin Road Elem School Fox River Grove, Illinois | Cary Jr High School Cary, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 2,303 | #218 of 670 |
| National rank | #6561 of 50,301 | #6473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 239 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| 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 55.4).
- •Algonquin Road Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Algonquin Road Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Algonquin Road Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 28.5%).
- •Cary Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Cary Jr High School is the larger school with 761 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 Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Algonquin Road Elem School ranks higher (77.2 vs 55.4 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 Jr High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Fox River Grove and Cary in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Road Elem School: 239. Cary Jr High School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Road Elem School and Cary Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Algonquin Road Elem School is 148th of 2,303 and Cary Jr High School is 218th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).