Fairview Elem School vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
University High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
624 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem School Normal, Illinois | University High School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 2,303 | #170 of 691 |
| National rank | #27605 of 50,301 | #8960 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 46.4).
- •University High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •University High School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 280.
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 Fairview Elem School better than University High School?
On the Success Index (US), University High School ranks higher (47.9 vs 46.4 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 Fairview Elem School and University High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem School: 280. University High School: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem School and University High School rank in Illinois?
Fairview Elem School is 926th of 2,303 and University High School is 170th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).