East High School vs John Gates Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 448 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,020 students
John Gates Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | East High School Aurora, Illinois | John Gates Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 691 | #1796 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15812 of 16,910 | #43906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 4,020 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 4,020 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 11% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Gates Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 16.7).
- •East High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 11%).
- •East High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •John Gates Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 63.6%).
- •John Gates Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.9).
- •East High School is the larger school with 4,020 students compared with 427.
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 East High School better than John Gates Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John Gates Elem School ranks higher (21.5 vs 16.7 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 East High School and John Gates Elem School?
About 448 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 4,020. John Gates Elem School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and John Gates Elem School rank in Illinois?
East High School is 578th of 691 and John Gates Elem School is 1796th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).