Country Trails Elem vs Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Trails Elem
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 6–7
770 students
| Measure | Country Trails Elem Elgin, Illinois | Prairie Knolls Middle Sch Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #510 of 2,303 | #82 of 670 |
| National rank | #17914 of 50,301 | #2880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 751 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 60.4).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 17.6%).
- •Country Trails Elem does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.5).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch is the larger school with 770 students compared with 751.
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 Trails Elem better than Prairie Knolls Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Knolls Middle Sch ranks higher (72.3 vs 60.4 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 Country Trails Elem and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Trails Elem: 751. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Trails Elem and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Country Trails Elem is 510th of 2,303 and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch is 82nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).