Cary Jr High School vs Fox River Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cary Jr High School
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Fox River Grove Middle School
Fox River Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
174 students
| Measure | Cary Jr High School Cary, Illinois | Fox River Grove Middle School Fox River Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 670 | #181 of 670 |
| National rank | #6473 of 15,369 | #5722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 761 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Cary | Fox River Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox River Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 55.4).
- •Cary Jr High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Fox River Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Fox River Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 28.5%).
- •Fox River Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Cary Jr High School is the larger school with 761 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 Jr High School better than Fox River Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fox River Grove Middle School ranks higher (58.9 vs 55.4 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 Cary Jr High School and Fox River Grove Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Cary and Fox River Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Jr High School: 761. Fox River Grove Middle School: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Jr High School and Fox River Grove Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cary Jr High School is 218th of 670 and Fox River Grove Middle School is 181st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).