Founders Elementary School vs Huntley Middle 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.
Founders Elementary School
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Huntley Middle School
Dekalb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
| Measure | Founders Elementary School Dekalb, Illinois | Huntley Middle School Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2026 of 2,303 | #522 of 670 |
| National rank | #46761 of 50,301 | #12529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 565 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 21% |
| city | Dekalb | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 16.7).
- •Huntley Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Huntley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 78.1%).
- •Huntley Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •Huntley Middle School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 565.
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 Founders Elementary School better than Huntley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Huntley Middle School ranks higher (26.8 vs 16.7 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 Founders Elementary School and Huntley Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dekalb and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Elementary School: 565. Huntley Middle School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Elementary School and Huntley Middle School rank in Illinois?
Founders Elementary School is 2026th of 2,303 and Huntley Middle School is 522nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).