Country Meadows Elem School vs Hawthorn Elem School South
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Meadows Elem School
Long Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
439 students
Hawthorn Elem School South
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
505 students
| Measure | Country Meadows Elem School Long Grove, Illinois | Hawthorn Elem School South Vernon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #178 of 2,303 | #184 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7438 of 50,301 | #7893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 439 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 60% |
| city | Long Grove | Vernon Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.8 vs 75.1).
- •Country Meadows Elem School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.2).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South is the larger school with 505 students compared with 439.
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 Country Meadows Elem School better than Hawthorn Elem School South?
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 Country Meadows Elem School and Hawthorn Elem School South?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Long Grove and Vernon Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Meadows Elem School: 439. Hawthorn Elem School South: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Meadows Elem School and Hawthorn Elem School South rank in Illinois?
Country Meadows Elem School is 178th of 2,303 and Hawthorn Elem School South is 184th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).