Cary Jr High School vs Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
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.
Cary Jr High School
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
316 students
| Measure | Cary Jr High School Cary, Illinois | Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Cary, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 670 | #399 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6473 of 15,369 | #14606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 761 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 55.4).
- •Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 28.5%).
- •Cary Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.6).
- •Cary Jr High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 316.
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 Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center ranks higher (65.3 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 Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Jr High School: 761. Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Jr High School and Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center rank in Illinois?
Cary Jr High School is 218th of 670 and Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is 399th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).