Clinton Rosette Middle School vs Cortland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
DeKalb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
Cortland Elementary School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
| Measure | Clinton Rosette Middle School DeKalb, Illinois | Cortland Elementary School Cortland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 670 | #1538 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12907 of 15,369 | #39905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 575 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 21% |
| city | DeKalb | Cortland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 24.7).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 74.1%).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 523.
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 Clinton Rosette Middle School better than Cortland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland Elementary School ranks higher (27.8 vs 24.7 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 Clinton Rosette Middle School and Cortland Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between DeKalb and Cortland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Rosette Middle School: 575. Cortland Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Rosette Middle School and Cortland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Clinton Rosette Middle School is 543rd of 670 and Cortland Elementary School is 1538th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).