Farragut Career Academy HS vs McCormick Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 854 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farragut Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
McCormick Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Farragut Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | McCormick Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 691 | #2069 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15794 of 16,910 | #47313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farragut Career Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 15.7).
- •McCormick Elem School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •McCormick Elem School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 7.5%).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 96.6%).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •McCormick Elem School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 490.
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 Farragut Career Academy HS better than McCormick Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Farragut Career Academy HS ranks higher (16.8 vs 15.7 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 Farragut Career Academy HS and McCormick Elem School?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farragut Career Academy HS: 490. McCormick Elem School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farragut Career Academy HS and McCormick Elem School rank in Illinois?
Farragut Career Academy HS is 577th of 691 and McCormick Elem School is 2069th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).