Beecher High School vs Dakota Jr Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beecher High School
Beecher · Public high · Grades 9–12
343 students
Dakota Jr Sr High School
Dakota · Public high · Grades 7–12
344 students
| Measure | Beecher High School Beecher, Illinois | Dakota Jr Sr High School Dakota, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 691 | #80 of 691 |
| National rank | #9823 of 16,910 | #6270 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 343 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Beecher | Dakota |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 44.4).
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Beecher High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 29.9%).
- •Beecher High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Dakota Jr Sr High School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 343.
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 Beecher High School better than Dakota Jr Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks higher (58.1 vs 44.4 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 Beecher High School and Dakota Jr Sr High School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Beecher and Dakota in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beecher High School: 343. Dakota Jr Sr High School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beecher High School and Dakota Jr Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Beecher High School is 211th of 691 and Dakota Jr Sr High School is 80th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).