Farragut Career Academy HS vs Spry Elem Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 735 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
Spry Elem Community School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
| Measure | Farragut Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Spry Elem Community School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 691 | #1725 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15794 of 16,910 | #42796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 490 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spry Elem Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 16.8).
- •Spry Elem Community School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Spry Elem Community School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Spry Elem Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 93.7%).
- •Spry Elem Community School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.9).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS is the larger school with 490 students compared with 317.
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 Spry Elem Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Spry Elem Community School ranks higher (23.3 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 Spry Elem Community School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farragut Career Academy HS: 490. Spry Elem Community School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farragut Career Academy HS and Spry Elem Community School rank in Illinois?
Farragut Career Academy HS is 577th of 691 and Spry Elem Community School is 1725th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).