North Boone Middle School vs Poplar Grove Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Boone Middle School
Poplar Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
233 students
Poplar Grove Elem School
Poplar Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–4
251 students
| Measure | North Boone Middle School Poplar Grove, Illinois | Poplar Grove Elem School Poplar Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #460 of 670 | #745 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11427 of 15,369 | #23429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 233 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | Poplar Grove | Poplar Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Grove Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 32.4).
- •Poplar Grove Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Poplar Grove Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •North Boone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 45.4%).
- •Poplar Grove Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •Poplar Grove Elem School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 233.
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 North Boone Middle School better than Poplar Grove Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Grove Elem School ranks higher (52.5 vs 32.4 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 North Boone Middle School and Poplar Grove Elem School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Poplar Grove and Poplar Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Boone Middle School: 233. Poplar Grove Elem School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Boone Middle School and Poplar Grove Elem School rank in Illinois?
North Boone Middle School is 460th of 670 and Poplar Grove Elem School is 745th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).