Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch vs Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch
Big Rock · Public middle · Grades 5–8
216 students
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
Sugar Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch Big Rock, Illinois | Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch Sugar Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 670 | #908 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3044 of 15,369 | #27031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Big Rock | Sugar Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 47.2).
- •Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
- •Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch is the larger school with 421 students compared with 216.
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 Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch better than Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch ranks higher (71.4 vs 47.2 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 Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch and Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Big Rock and Sugar Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch: 216. Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch and Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is 88th of 670 and Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch is 908th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).