Chauncey H Duker School vs Hilltop Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chauncey H Duker School
McHenry · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
433 students
Hilltop Elem School
McHenry · Public elementary · Grades K–3
424 students
| Measure | Chauncey H Duker School McHenry, Illinois | Hilltop Elem School McHenry, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1228 of 2,303 | #942 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34431 of 50,301 | #28039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 433 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| city | McHenry | McHenry |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 36.3).
- •Hilltop Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Hilltop Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Chauncey H Duker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 44.8%).
- •Chauncey H Duker School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •Chauncey H Duker School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 424.
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 Chauncey H Duker School better than Hilltop Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Elem School ranks higher (45.8 vs 36.3 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 Chauncey H Duker School and Hilltop Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between McHenry and McHenry in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chauncey H Duker School: 433. Hilltop Elem School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chauncey H Duker School and Hilltop Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chauncey H Duker School is 1228th of 2,303 and Hilltop Elem School is 942nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).