Bureau Valley High School vs Dee-Mack High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bureau Valley High School
Sheffield · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
Dee-Mack High School
Mackinaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
293 students
| Measure | Bureau Valley High School Sheffield, Illinois | Dee-Mack High School Mackinaw, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 691 | #44 of 691 |
| National rank | #9631 of 16,910 | #4534 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 294 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Sheffield | Mackinaw |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dee-Mack High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 45.2).
- •Dee-Mack High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Dee-Mack High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Dee-Mack High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 38.8%).
- •Bureau Valley High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Bureau Valley High School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 293.
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 Bureau Valley High School better than Dee-Mack High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dee-Mack High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 45.2 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 Bureau Valley High School and Dee-Mack High School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Mackinaw in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bureau Valley High School: 294. Dee-Mack High School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bureau Valley High School and Dee-Mack High School rank in Illinois?
Bureau Valley High School is 201st of 691 and Dee-Mack High School is 44th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).