Dryden Elem School vs Holmes Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 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
Holmes Jr High School
Mount Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
| Measure | Dryden Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois | Holmes Jr High School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 2,303 | #433 of 670 |
| National rank | #17258 of 50,301 | #10941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 20% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 34.6).
- •Dryden Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 20%).
- •Dryden Elem School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Dryden Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 62.5%).
- •Holmes Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.4).
- •Dryden Elem School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 459.
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 Holmes Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden Elem School ranks higher (61.3 vs 34.6 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 Holmes Jr High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elem School: 521. Holmes Jr High School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elem School and Holmes Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Dryden Elem School is 485th of 2,303 and Holmes Jr High School is 433rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).