C I Johnson Elem School vs Henry W Cowherd Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C I Johnson Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
269 students
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
| Measure | C I Johnson Elem School Aurora, Illinois | Henry W Cowherd Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1920 of 2,303 | #596 of 670 |
| National rank | #45428 of 50,301 | #13692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 269 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 19.0).
- •C I Johnson Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 7.5%).
- •C I Johnson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 67%).
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.9).
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 269.
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 C I Johnson Elem School better than Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry W Cowherd Middle School ranks higher (20.5 vs 19.0 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 C I Johnson Elem School and Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C I Johnson Elem School: 269. Henry W Cowherd Middle School: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C I Johnson Elem School and Henry W Cowherd Middle School rank in Illinois?
C I Johnson Elem School is 1920th of 2,303 and Henry W Cowherd Middle School is 596th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).