Crystal Lake Central High School vs Deerfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Lake Central High School
Crystal Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,443 students
Deerfield High School
Deerfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake Central High School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Deerfield High School Deerfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #153 of 691 | #5 of 691 |
| National rank | #8504 of 16,910 | #840 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,443 | 1,437 |
| Enrollment | 1,443 | 1,437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Deerfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 49.5).
- •Deerfield High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Deerfield High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Deerfield High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.0).
- •Crystal Lake Central High School is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 1,437.
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 Crystal Lake Central High School better than Deerfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield High School ranks higher (83.2 vs 49.5 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 Crystal Lake Central High School and Deerfield High School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Deerfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake Central High School: 1,443. Deerfield High School: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake Central High School and Deerfield High School rank in Illinois?
Crystal Lake Central High School is 153rd of 691 and Deerfield High School is 5th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).