Prairie Central Elem School vs Prairie Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Central Elem School
Fairbury · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
367 students
Prairie Central High School
Fairbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
487 students
| Measure | Prairie Central Elem School Fairbury, Illinois | Prairie Central High School Fairbury, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 2,303 | #167 of 691 |
| National rank | #24553 of 50,301 | #8802 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 367 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | Fairbury | Fairbury |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 48.4).
- •Prairie Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Prairie Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Prairie Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 44.4%).
- •Prairie Central High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Prairie Central High School is the larger school with 487 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 Prairie Central Elem School better than Prairie Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Central Elem School ranks higher (50.9 vs 48.4 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 Prairie Central Elem School and Prairie Central High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fairbury and Fairbury in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Central Elem School: 367. Prairie Central High School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Central Elem School and Prairie Central High School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Central Elem School is 803rd of 2,303 and Prairie Central High School is 167th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).