Farragut Career Academy HS vs Prairie Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 139 km 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
Prairie Central High School
Fairbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
487 students
| Measure | Farragut Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Prairie Central High School Fairbury, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 691 | #167 of 691 |
| National rank | #15794 of 16,910 | #8802 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Fairbury |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 16.8).
- •Prairie Central High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Prairie Central High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Prairie Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 93.7%).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS is the larger school with 490 students compared with 487.
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 Prairie Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Central High School ranks higher (48.4 vs 16.8 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 Farragut Career Academy HS and Prairie Central High School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Fairbury in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farragut Career Academy HS: 490. Prairie Central High School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farragut Career Academy HS and Prairie Central High School rank in Illinois?
Farragut Career Academy HS is 577th of 691 and Prairie Central High School is 167th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).