Harrison Elem School vs Parkland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Elem School
Wonder Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
447 students
Parkland School
McHenry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
| Measure | Harrison Elem School Wonder Lake, Illinois | Parkland School McHenry, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1390 of 2,303 | #306 of 670 |
| National rank | #37097 of 50,301 | #8276 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 447 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Wonder Lake | McHenry |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 32.2).
- •Parkland School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Parkland School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Parkland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 56.2%).
- •Parkland School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Parkland School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 447.
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 Harrison Elem School better than Parkland School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkland School ranks higher (47.1 vs 32.2 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 Harrison Elem School and Parkland School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Wonder Lake and McHenry in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Elem School: 447. Parkland School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Elem School and Parkland School rank in Illinois?
Harrison Elem School is 1390th of 2,303 and Parkland School is 306th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).