Auburn Middle School vs Chatham Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Middle School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
200 students
Chatham Elem School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades K–4
500 students
| Measure | Auburn Middle School Auburn, Illinois | Chatham Elem School Chatham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1340 of 2,303 | #800 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36349 of 50,301 | #24513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 200 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 46% |
| city | Auburn | Chatham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatham Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 33.3).
- •Chatham Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 20%).
- •Chatham Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Chatham Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 45.5%).
- •Auburn Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.7).
- •Chatham Elem School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 200.
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 Auburn Middle School better than Chatham Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Chatham Elem School ranks higher (50.9 vs 33.3 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 Auburn Middle School and Chatham Elem School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Chatham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Middle School: 200. Chatham Elem School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Middle School and Chatham Elem School rank in Illinois?
Auburn Middle School is 1340th of 2,303 and Chatham Elem School is 800th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).