Clinton Rosette Middle School vs DeKalb High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
DeKalb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
DeKalb High School
Dekalb · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
| Measure | Clinton Rosette Middle School DeKalb, Illinois | DeKalb High School Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 670 | #364 of 691 |
| National rank | #12907 of 15,369 | #12564 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 575 | 2,134 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 2,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 29% |
| city | DeKalb | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 24.7).
- •DeKalb High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 74.1%).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •DeKalb High School is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 575.
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 Clinton Rosette Middle School better than DeKalb High School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb High School ranks higher (33.4 vs 24.7 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 Clinton Rosette Middle School and DeKalb High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between DeKalb and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Rosette Middle School: 575. DeKalb High School: 2,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Rosette Middle School and DeKalb High School rank in Illinois?
Clinton Rosette Middle School is 543rd of 670 and DeKalb High School is 364th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).