Carl Sandburg High School vs Prairie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg High School
Orland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,840 students
Prairie Elem School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
507 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park, Illinois | Prairie Elem School Orland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #152 of 691 | #47 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8501 of 16,910 | #2536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 2,840 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 2,840 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Orland Park | Orland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 49.5).
- •Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.7).
- •Carl Sandburg High School is the larger school with 2,840 students compared with 507.
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 Carl Sandburg High School better than Prairie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elem School ranks higher (84.8 vs 49.5 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 Carl Sandburg High School and Prairie Elem School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Orland Park and Orland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg High School: 2,840. Prairie Elem School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg High School and Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg High School is 152nd of 691 and Prairie Elem School is 47th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).