Cary Jr High School vs Prairie Grove Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 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
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Crystal Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
357 students
| Measure | Cary Jr High School Cary, Illinois | Prairie Grove Junior High School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #218 of 670 | #108 of 670 |
| National rank | #6473 of 15,369 | #3645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 761 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| city | Cary | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Grove Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 55.4).
- •Cary Jr High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Prairie Grove Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Prairie Grove Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 28.5%).
- •Prairie Grove Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- •Cary Jr High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 357.
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 Prairie Grove Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Grove Junior High School ranks higher (68.6 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 Prairie Grove Junior High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Cary and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Jr High School: 761. Prairie Grove Junior High School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Jr High School and Prairie Grove Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Cary Jr High School is 218th of 670 and Prairie Grove Junior High School is 108th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).