McCarty Elementary School vs Waubonsie Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 998 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCarty Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
Waubonsie Valley High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,849 students
| Measure | McCarty Elementary School Aurora, Illinois | Waubonsie Valley High School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 2,303 | #43 of 691 |
| National rank | #29754 of 50,301 | #4528 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 478 | 2,849 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 2,849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waubonsie Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 43.3).
- •Waubonsie Valley High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Waubonsie Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Waubonsie Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 35.4%).
- •McCarty Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.8).
- •Waubonsie Valley High School is the larger school with 2,849 students compared with 478.
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 McCarty Elementary School better than Waubonsie Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waubonsie Valley High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 43.3 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 McCarty Elementary School and Waubonsie Valley High School?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCarty Elementary School: 478. Waubonsie Valley High School: 2,849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCarty Elementary School and Waubonsie Valley High School rank in Illinois?
McCarty Elementary School is 1019th of 2,303 and Waubonsie Valley High School is 43rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).