Cotton Creek School vs Wauconda High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton Creek School
Island Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Wauconda High School
Wauconda · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,452 students
| Measure | Cotton Creek School Island Lake, Illinois | Wauconda High School Wauconda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 2,303 | #194 of 691 |
| National rank | #25079 of 50,301 | #9555 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 580 | 1,452 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 1,452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | Island Lake | Wauconda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cotton Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 45.6).
- •Cotton Creek School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Wauconda High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 36.4%).
- •Cotton Creek School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Wauconda High School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 580.
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 Cotton Creek School better than Wauconda High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cotton Creek School ranks higher (50.1 vs 45.6 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 Cotton Creek School and Wauconda High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Wauconda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Creek School: 580. Wauconda High School: 1,452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Creek School and Wauconda High School rank in Illinois?
Cotton Creek School is 834th of 2,303 and Wauconda High School is 194th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).