Crystal Lake Central High School vs Prairie Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 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
Prairie Ridge High School
Crystal Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,133 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake Central High School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Prairie Ridge High School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 691 | #36 of 691 |
| National rank | #8504 of 16,910 | #4230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,443 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 1,443 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 49.5).
- •Prairie Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Prairie Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Prairie Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 35.3%).
- •Prairie Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Crystal Lake Central High School is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 1,133.
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 Prairie Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge High School ranks higher (66.3 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 Prairie Ridge High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake Central High School: 1,443. Prairie Ridge High School: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake Central High School and Prairie Ridge High School rank in Illinois?
Crystal Lake Central High School is 153rd of 691 and Prairie Ridge High School is 36th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).