Cary-Grove Community High School vs Fox River Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cary-Grove Community High School
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
Fox River Grove Middle School
Fox River Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
174 students
| Measure | Cary-Grove Community High School Cary, Illinois | Fox River Grove Middle School Fox River Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 691 | #181 of 670 |
| National rank | #6101 of 16,910 | #5722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,348 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Cary | Fox River Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.8 vs 58.9).
- •Cary-Grove Community High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Cary-Grove Community High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Fox River Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 25.6%).
- •Fox River Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.7).
- •Cary-Grove Community High School is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 174.
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 Cary-Grove Community High School better than Fox River Grove Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cary-Grove Community High School and Fox River Grove Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cary and Fox River Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary-Grove Community High School: 1,348. Fox River Grove Middle School: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary-Grove Community High School and Fox River Grove Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cary-Grove Community High School is 75th of 691 and Fox River Grove Middle School is 181st of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).