Fairfield Comm High School vs North Side Elem 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.
Fairfield Comm High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
444 students
North Side Elem School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
321 students
| Measure | Fairfield Comm High School Fairfield, Illinois | North Side Elem School Fairfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 691 | #1321 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12698 of 16,910 | #36059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 444 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 34.5% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Side Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 32.8).
- •North Side Elem School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 17%).
- •Fairfield Comm High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Fairfield Comm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 48.9%).
- •North Side Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
- •Fairfield Comm High School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 321.
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 Fairfield Comm High School better than North Side Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), North Side Elem School ranks higher (33.8 vs 32.8 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 Fairfield Comm High School and North Side Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Comm High School: 444. North Side Elem School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Comm High School and North Side Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fairfield Comm High School is 379th of 691 and North Side Elem School is 1321st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).