Normal Community High School vs Prairieland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normal Community High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students
Prairieland Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Normal Community High School Normal, Illinois | Prairieland Elementary School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 691 | #386 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6467 of 16,910 | #14198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,079 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairieland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 57.4).
- •Prairieland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Prairieland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Prairieland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 33.4%).
- •Normal Community High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Normal Community High School is the larger school with 2,079 students compared with 450.
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 Normal Community High School better than Prairieland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairieland Elementary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 57.4 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 Normal Community High School and Prairieland Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Normal Community High School: 2,079. Prairieland Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Normal Community High School and Prairieland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Normal Community High School is 86th of 691 and Prairieland Elementary School is 386th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).