Crystal Lake South High School vs Glacier Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Lake South High School
Crystal Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,279 students
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake South High School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Glacier Ridge Elementary School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 691 | #258 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7089 of 16,910 | #10442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,279 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,279 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 54.8).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 32.1%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.6).
- •Crystal Lake South High School is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 360.
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 South High School better than Glacier Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 54.8 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 South High School and Glacier Ridge Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake South High School: 1,279. Glacier Ridge Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake South High School and Glacier Ridge Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Crystal Lake South High School is 104th of 691 and Glacier Ridge Elementary School is 258th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).