South Prairie Elementary School vs Sycamore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Prairie Elementary School
Sycamore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Sycamore High School
Sycamore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
| Measure | South Prairie Elementary School Sycamore, Illinois | Sycamore High School Sycamore, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1195 of 2,303 | #79 of 691 |
| National rank | #33811 of 50,301 | #6265 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Sycamore | Sycamore |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 37.3).
- •Sycamore High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Sycamore High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Sycamore High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 34.4%).
- •Sycamore High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •Sycamore High School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 456.
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 South Prairie Elementary School better than Sycamore High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore High School ranks higher (58.2 vs 37.3 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 South Prairie Elementary School and Sycamore High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sycamore and Sycamore in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Prairie Elementary School: 456. Sycamore High School: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Prairie Elementary School and Sycamore High School rank in Illinois?
South Prairie Elementary School is 1195th of 2,303 and Sycamore High School is 79th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).