Dundee-Crown High School vs Lakewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 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
Lakewood School
Carpentersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Dundee-Crown High School Carpentersville, Illinois | Lakewood School Carpentersville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 691 | #2164 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14139 of 16,910 | #48343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,573 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 2,573 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | Carpentersville | Carpentersville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dundee-Crown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 13.4).
- •Dundee-Crown High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Dundee-Crown High School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Dundee-Crown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 86.9%).
- •Dundee-Crown High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.9).
- •Dundee-Crown High School is the larger school with 2,573 students compared with 590.
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 Lakewood School?
On the Success Index (US), Dundee-Crown High School ranks higher (26.2 vs 13.4 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 Lakewood School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Carpentersville and Carpentersville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dundee-Crown High School: 2,573. Lakewood School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dundee-Crown High School and Lakewood School rank in Illinois?
Dundee-Crown High School is 488th of 691 and Lakewood School is 2164th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).