Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps vs Hough Street Elem 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.
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
Barrington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
Hough Street Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
| Measure | Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps Barrington, Illinois | Hough Street Elem School Barrington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #83 of 670 | #84 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2922 of 15,369 | #4055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 980 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Barrington | Barrington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hough Street Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 72.0).
- •Hough Street Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hough Street Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Hough Street Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 20.2%).
- •Hough Street Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is the larger school with 980 students compared with 244.
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 Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps better than Hough Street Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hough Street Elem School ranks higher (81.7 vs 72.0 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 Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps and Hough Street Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Barrington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps: 980. Hough Street Elem School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps and Hough Street Elem School rank in Illinois?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is 83rd of 670 and Hough Street Elem School is 84th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).