Cass Jr High School vs Concord Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cass Jr High School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 5–8
313 students
Concord Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
460 students
| Measure | Cass Jr High School Darien, Illinois | Concord Elem School Darien, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 670 | #117 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2770 of 15,369 | #5354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 313 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Darien | Darien |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Concord Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 72.8).
- •Concord Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Concord Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 24%).
- •Cass Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.4).
- •Concord Elem School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 313.
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 Cass Jr High School better than Concord Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Concord Elem School ranks higher (79.3 vs 72.8 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 Cass Jr High School and Concord Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Darien and Darien in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Jr High School: 313. Concord Elem School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Jr High School and Concord Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cass Jr High School is 75th of 670 and Concord Elem School is 117th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).