Dunlap Grade School vs Hickory Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunlap Grade School
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students
| Measure | Dunlap Grade School Dunlap, Illinois | Hickory Grove Elementary School Dunlap, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #183 of 2,303 | #106 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7884 of 50,301 | #4982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 253 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| city | Dunlap | Dunlap |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 75.1).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 18.2%).
- •Dunlap Grade School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.2).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 253.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dunlap Grade School better than Hickory Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 75.1 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 Dunlap Grade School and Hickory Grove Elementary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and Dunlap in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunlap Grade School: 253. Hickory Grove Elementary School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunlap Grade School and Hickory Grove Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Dunlap Grade School is 183rd of 2,303 and Hickory Grove Elementary School is 106th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).