Grimes Elem School vs Hancock College Preparatory HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 77 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimes Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
Hancock College Preparatory HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,050 students
| Measure | Grimes Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hancock College Preparatory HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1325 of 2,303 | #116 of 691 |
| National rank | #36184 of 50,301 | #7396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,050 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 1,050 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 60% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 33.6).
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS does better on math proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 29%).
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 72%).
- •Grimes Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.5).
- •Hancock College Preparatory HS is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 368.
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 Grimes Elem School better than Hancock College Preparatory HS?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock College Preparatory HS ranks higher (53.7 vs 33.6 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 Grimes Elem School and Hancock College Preparatory HS?
About 77 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimes Elem School: 368. Hancock College Preparatory HS: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimes Elem School and Hancock College Preparatory HS rank in Illinois?
Grimes Elem School is 1325th of 2,303 and Hancock College Preparatory HS is 116th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).