Deer Path Elem School vs Prairie Grove Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Path Elem School
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Crystal Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
357 students
| Measure | Deer Path Elem School Cary, Illinois | Prairie Grove Junior High School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #573 of 2,303 | #108 of 670 |
| National rank | #19582 of 50,301 | #3645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 452 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| city | Cary | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Grove Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 58.0).
- •Deer Path Elem School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Prairie Grove Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Prairie Grove Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 25.7%).
- •Prairie Grove Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.6).
- •Deer Path Elem School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 357.
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 Deer Path Elem School better than Prairie Grove Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Grove Junior High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 58.0 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 Deer Path Elem School and Prairie Grove Junior High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Cary and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Path Elem School: 452. Prairie Grove Junior High School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Elem School and Prairie Grove Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Elem School is 573rd of 2,303 and Prairie Grove Junior High School is 108th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).