Fearn Elementary School vs Kaneland Harter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fearn Elementary School
North Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
Kaneland Harter Middle School
Sugar Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Fearn Elementary School North Aurora, Illinois | Kaneland Harter Middle School Sugar Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #941 of 2,303 | #229 of 670 |
| National rank | #28032 of 50,301 | #6785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 492 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| city | North Aurora | Sugar Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaneland Harter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 45.8).
- •Fearn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Kaneland Harter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Kaneland Harter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 32.1%).
- •Kaneland Harter Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.0).
- •Kaneland Harter Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 492.
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 Fearn Elementary School better than Kaneland Harter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kaneland Harter Middle School ranks higher (54.0 vs 45.8 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 Fearn Elementary School and Kaneland Harter Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between North Aurora and Sugar Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fearn Elementary School: 492. Kaneland Harter Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fearn Elementary School and Kaneland Harter Middle School rank in Illinois?
Fearn Elementary School is 941st of 2,303 and Kaneland Harter Middle School is 229th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).