Dryden Elem School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
South Middle School
Arlington Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
812 students
| Measure | Dryden Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois | South Middle School Arlington Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #485 of 2,303 | #39 of 670 |
| National rank | #17258 of 50,301 | #1488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 812 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 812 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Arlington Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 61.3).
- •South Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 21.1%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 521.
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 South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle School ranks higher (80.0 vs 61.3 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 South Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Arlington Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elem School: 521. South Middle School: 812. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elem School and South Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dryden Elem School is 485th of 2,303 and South Middle School is 39th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).