Cortland Elementary School vs Huntley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortland Elementary School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Huntley Middle School
Dekalb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
| Measure | Cortland Elementary School Cortland, Illinois | Huntley Middle School Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1538 of 2,303 | #522 of 670 |
| National rank | #39905 of 50,301 | #12529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 21% |
| city | Cortland | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 26.8).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 63.8%).
- •Huntley Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Huntley Middle School is the larger school with 865 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 Cortland Elementary School better than Huntley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland Elementary School ranks higher (27.8 vs 26.8 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 Cortland Elementary School and Huntley Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland Elementary School: 523. Huntley Middle School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Elementary School and Huntley Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cortland Elementary School is 1538th of 2,303 and Huntley Middle School is 522nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).