Dundee-Crown High School vs Elgin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dundee-Crown High School
Carpentersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,573 students
Elgin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,576 students
| Measure | Dundee-Crown High School Carpentersville, Illinois | Elgin High School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 691 | #529 of 691 |
| National rank | #14139 of 16,910 | #14957 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,573 | 2,576 |
| Enrollment | 2,573 | 2,576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Carpentersville | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dundee-Crown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 21.9).
- •Dundee-Crown High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Dundee-Crown High School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Elgin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 71.9%).
- •Dundee-Crown High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.3).
- •Elgin High School is the larger school with 2,576 students compared with 2,573.
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 Dundee-Crown High School better than Elgin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dundee-Crown High School ranks higher (26.2 vs 21.9 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 Dundee-Crown High School and Elgin High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Carpentersville and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dundee-Crown High School: 2,573. Elgin High School: 2,576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dundee-Crown High School and Elgin High School rank in Illinois?
Dundee-Crown High School is 488th of 691 and Elgin High School is 529th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).