Hilltop Elem School vs McHenry Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 769 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Elem School
McHenry · Public elementary · Grades K–3
424 students
McHenry Middle School
McHenry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
| Measure | Hilltop Elem School McHenry, Illinois | McHenry Middle School McHenry, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #942 of 2,303 | #317 of 670 |
| National rank | #28039 of 50,301 | #8495 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | McHenry | McHenry |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.8 vs 46.1).
- •Hilltop Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •McHenry Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •McHenry Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 44.8%).
- •McHenry Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •McHenry Middle School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 424.
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 Hilltop Elem School better than McHenry Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hilltop Elem School and McHenry Middle School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between McHenry and McHenry in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Elem School: 424. McHenry Middle School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Elem School and McHenry Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hilltop Elem School is 942nd of 2,303 and McHenry Middle School is 317th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).