Central High School vs Prairie View Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Burilngton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,575 students
Prairie View Grade School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
| Measure | Central High School Burilngton, Illinois | Prairie View Grade School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 691 | #275 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5894 of 16,910 | #10897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,575 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 1,575 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| city | Burilngton | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 59.6).
- •Prairie View Grade School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Prairie View Grade School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Prairie View Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 17.1%).
- •Prairie View Grade School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.5).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 615.
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 Central High School better than Prairie View Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View Grade School ranks higher (70.6 vs 59.6 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 Central High School and Prairie View Grade School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Burilngton and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,575. Prairie View Grade School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Prairie View Grade School rank in Illinois?
Central High School is 71st of 691 and Prairie View Grade School is 275th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).