Clifford Crone Middle School vs Heritage Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Crone Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students
Heritage Grove Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Clifford Crone Middle School Naperville, Illinois | Heritage Grove Middle School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 670 | #91 of 670 |
| National rank | #1492 of 15,369 | #3162 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 891 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 891 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| city | Naperville | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford Crone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 70.8).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 23.3%).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 841.
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 Clifford Crone Middle School better than Heritage Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford Crone Middle School ranks higher (79.9 vs 70.8 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 Clifford Crone Middle School and Heritage Grove Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford Crone Middle School: 891. Heritage Grove Middle School: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford Crone Middle School and Heritage Grove Middle School rank in Illinois?
Clifford Crone Middle School is 40th of 670 and Heritage Grove Middle School is 91st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).