Dryden Elem School vs Hilltop Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dryden Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
Hilltop Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
521 students
| Measure | Dryden Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois | Hilltop Elementary School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 2,303 | #1358 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17258 of 50,301 | #36586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 521 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 33.0).
- •Dryden Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Dryden Elem School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Dryden Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 49.3%).
- •Dryden Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.0).
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 Dryden Elem School better than Hilltop Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden Elem School ranks higher (61.3 vs 33.0 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 Dryden Elem School and Hilltop Elementary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elem School: 521. Hilltop Elementary School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elem School and Hilltop Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Dryden Elem School is 485th of 2,303 and Hilltop Elementary School is 1358th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).