Johnsburg Elementary School vs McHenry Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnsburg Elementary School
Johnsburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
386 students
McHenry Middle School
McHenry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
| Measure | Johnsburg Elementary School Johnsburg, Illinois | McHenry Middle School McHenry, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #835 of 2,303 | #317 of 670 |
| National rank | #25096 of 50,301 | #8495 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Johnsburg | McHenry |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnsburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 46.1).
- •Johnsburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •McHenry Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Johnsburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 40.6%).
- •McHenry Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.8).
- •McHenry Middle School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 386.
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 Johnsburg Elementary School better than McHenry Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnsburg Elementary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 46.1 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 Johnsburg Elementary School and McHenry Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Johnsburg and McHenry in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnsburg Elementary School: 386. McHenry Middle School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnsburg Elementary School and McHenry Middle School rank in Illinois?
Johnsburg Elementary School is 835th of 2,303 and McHenry Middle School is 317th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).