Cotton Creek School vs Wauconda Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.4 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 Middle School
Wauconda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
506 students
| Measure | Cotton Creek School Island Lake, Illinois | Wauconda Middle School Wauconda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 2,303 | #257 of 670 |
| National rank | #25079 of 50,301 | #7438 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | Island Lake | Wauconda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.1 vs 51.0).
- •Cotton Creek School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Wauconda Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Wauconda Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 36.4%).
- •Wauconda Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Cotton Creek School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 506.
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 Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cotton Creek School and Wauconda Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Wauconda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Creek School: 580. Wauconda Middle School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Creek School and Wauconda Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cotton Creek School is 834th of 2,303 and Wauconda Middle School is 257th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).