Nelson Ridge School vs Spencer Trail
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Ridge School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
432 students
Spencer Trail
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades K–K
367 students
| Measure | Nelson Ridge School New Lenox, Illinois | Spencer Trail New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 670 | #2252 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4359 of 15,369 | #49468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 432 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 10.0).
- •Nelson Ridge School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.6).
- •Nelson Ridge School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 367.
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 Nelson Ridge School better than Spencer Trail?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Ridge School ranks higher (65.1 vs 10.0 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 Nelson Ridge School and Spencer Trail?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Ridge School: 432. Spencer Trail: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Ridge School and Spencer Trail rank in Illinois?
Nelson Ridge School is 137th of 670 and Spencer Trail is 2252nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).