Canterbury Elem School vs Crystal Lake South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students
Crystal Lake South High School
Crystal Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,279 students
| Measure | Canterbury Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Crystal Lake South High School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1254 of 2,303 | #104 of 691 |
| National rank | #34865 of 50,301 | #7089 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 1,279 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 1,279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crystal Lake South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 35.6).
- •Crystal Lake South High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Crystal Lake South High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Crystal Lake South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 54.5%).
- •Canterbury Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.6).
- •Crystal Lake South High School is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 486.
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 Canterbury Elem School better than Crystal Lake South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crystal Lake South High School ranks higher (54.8 vs 35.6 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 Canterbury Elem School and Crystal Lake South High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Elem School: 486. Crystal Lake South High School: 1,279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Elem School and Crystal Lake South High School rank in Illinois?
Canterbury Elem School is 1254th of 2,303 and Crystal Lake South High School is 104th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).